Research on Teaching
Through over 70 original chapters, Adjunct Prof Larry Saha’s new book provides a fresh look at the ever changing nature of the teaching profession throughout the world. Saha, L. J., & Dworkin, A…
Second Edition of Health and Illness
Kevin White’s text on the sociology of heath and illness is now in its second edition.eSocHealth says that “The overall arguments being made are thoroughly sociological, and the chapters provide…
Vale George Zubrzycki, ANU Sociologist, 1956 -1986. and Foundation Chair of Sociology, Faculty of Arts, 1970
Professor Jerzy (George) Zubrzycki founder of the ANU Department of Sociology passed away last week. His contribution to sociology, public policy and the advancement of multiculturalism in Australia…
Another major education text from Adjunct Prof Larry Saha
Saha, L. J., Daun, H., Zajda, J., (eds) 2009, Nation Building, Identity and Citizenship Education: Cross Cultural Perspective, Springer, USA.
Social capital and prosperity
Former Sociology PhD student and now School Visitor, Kate Brooks, has published a book based on her doctoral thesis. In this book Kate test the association asserted between levels of social capital…
Avoiding disaster!
Lots of sociologists have contributed to our understanding of natural and industrial hazards. ANU Sociologist Prof Andrew Hopkins goes further, asking why disasters strike some organizations and not…
Secret life of lecturers, at last
Reader in Sociology, Dr Alastair Greig, marked his 30th year at ANU by giving students an insight into the life of lecturers at the 2008 Last Lecture.More information