An Interview with Dr. Noel Packard: Survey of a Cluster of Pre-Internet Networks
In this exclusive interview, Dr. Noel Packard — guest editor of the upcoming American Behavioral Scientist special issue “Survey of a Cluster of Pre-Internet Networks” – discusses her research on Cold War–era military networks, their role in shaping today’s global communication systems, and the importance of revisiting these histories. She also shares details of the…
Meet the Professor: Dr. Stephanie Wilson, Sociologist, Educator, and Co-founder of Applied Worldwide
Stephanie: Sociologist, Creator, Researcher 2. As a co-founder of Applied Worldwide, could you briefly explain the organization’s mission? Stephanie: Our mission is to build a bridge between the discipline of sociology and everyday life to improve the well-being of society. As a sociologist, I see endless ways that sociological knowledge could benefit society, but our…
Interview with Assistant Professor Katie Durante, University of Utah, Department of Sociology
1. If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be? Integrity, light-hearted, responsible 2. Can you discuss some of your key findings regarding racial and ethnic inequality in the criminal legal system and how it has evolved over the years? One of the areas of research I focus on is racial…
An Interview with Jaime Grunfeld, LMHC, Author or Aliya, The Girl From Ukraine.
Short Bio: Jaime Grunfeld, LMHC, was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil, where his parents, who lived in Hungary, fled after its invasion by the Nazis. As a teenager, he came to study at Yeshiva in Westchester County, NY, where he graduated in Talmudic Law. Returning to Brazil, he married and joined the family’s…
Interview with Dr. Christina Jackson: Insights into Sociology, Activism, and the Journey Ahead
Short Bio: Dr. Christina Jackson, an Associate Professor of Sociology at Stockton University, specializes in urban sociology, social welfare, and inequality from sociological and public health perspectives. Beyond academia, she’s an engaged scholar-activist, facilitating and consulting with community partners and creative groups on topics like anti-violence, gentrification, housing, food justice, and racial justice. She’s co-authored…
Author Spotlight: An Interview with Diane Meyer Lowman, the Writer of The Undiscovered Country: Seeing Myself Through Shakespeare’s Eyes
Diane is an award-winning essayist, memoirist, and poet. She served as Westport, CT’s inaugural Poet Laureate from 2019 to 2022. Her essays have appeared in numerous publications, including O, The Oprah Magazine; Brain, Child; and Brevity Blog. She also writes a regular column titled ‘Everything’s an Essay.’ Her first memoir, ‘Nothing But Blue,’ was published…
Call for Papers: Karl Marx and Max Weber on the Topic of Machines Dominating Labour
Part of the Joint Conference 2026 (JC2026) The 2nd RC20 Regional Conference on Comparative SociologyThe 1st RC56 Regional Conference on Historical SociologyThe 5th RC33 Regional Conference on Social Science Methodology: Asia📍 Khon Kaen University, Thailand / Japan Women’s University, Tokyo, Japan🗓 24–28 August 2026(Online Conference) Session Organizer Dr. Noel Packard, PhDIndependent Researcher and 2023 PhD…
Interview with Joseph Stone: A Blood Witch (The Haunted Women Book 2)
Joseph Stone is a historical, dark-fantasy novelist who lives in San Diego, California. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from San Diego State University and a Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. 1. Congratulations on your upcoming release, Blood Witch! How does it feel…
Book Review: Vampires in BC by Keith Costelloe
There are vampire stories, and then there are vampire experiences. Keith Costelloe’s Vampires in BC belongs firmly to the latter. It does not simply invite you to read. It pulls you straight into its shadows, sits you by the fire, and lets Dr. De’Ath whisper in your ear until you begin to wonder how much…
Interview with Keith Costelloe, Author of Vampires in BC
About the author: Acclaimed Canadian author Keith Costelloe, known for his award-winning novel Drawn into Danger, is proud to announce the release of his highly anticipated new book Vampires in BC. Keith, a Canadian writer, has lived and worked as a teacher across North Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. He…
Book Review – Wild Girl: Hunting the Unicorn by Jehane Spicer
Some books do not simply tell a story; they invite you to step into a living world. Jehane Spicer’s Wild Girl: Hunting the Unicorn is one such novel. From the very first page, it feels like entering a richly woven tapestry, where every thread of myth, history, and human longing glimmers with meaning. The novel…
Interview with Jehane Spicer, Author of Wild Girl: Hunting the Unicorn
About Author: When Jehane Spicer left England for America, she found herself in a new country, in the rigors of culture shock, and far away from home. She also discovered a culture of creativity she had not expected, and realized she was free now to explore her deepest ambition, to become a writer. She knew…