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Putting Sociology Skills to Work

Chris Kelley ‘96 finds sociology is a natural fit for market research and consulting

Saving the Children

By John Grady The dramatic decline in infant mortality has lifted a burden of sorrow.

Charting Life

by John Grady Life expectancy as a chronicle of civilization.

What Can You Do? Service Sociology and Social Problems

By A. Javier Trevino A new type of sociology is devoted to the practical amelioration of social problems.

The Passion of Mission Hill

“Mission Hill and the Miracle of Boston” recorded the impact of desegregation and urban renewal. Professor Grady’s 1978 controversial documentary was recently featured at the…

Why We Should Take Advertisements Seriously

John Grady Advertisements are important social and cultural documents. A representative sample often reflects a society’s concerns and values as accurately as well-executed surveys. But…

A Global First at Wheaton

The silence surrounding sexual violence in marriage was broken when scholars gathered at Wheaton

Tough Gun Legislation: It’s just a matter of time… but don’t hold your breath

By John Grady and Karen McCormack. After the tragic shooting in Newtown, the issue of regulating gun ownership became a topic of hot debate across…

Gonzalo Brujó, ’97

Gonzalo Brujó ’97 is the Chairman for Latin America and Iberia of Interbrand, the world’s leading brand consultancy. “My studies in Wheaton have also secured…

Radio Documentary

On Thursday April 18th, my visual sociology class gave a warm welcome to Rob Rosenthal, one of the world’s most renowned radio documenters and directors.…

Importance of Radio

Rob Rosenthal, an accomplished radio producer and teacher, came in my Visual Sociology class to discuss the importance of radio.

“We Don’t Need No Stinking Pictures”

Radio documentary allows the story to tell itself. As Rob Rosenthal, an audio journalist stated, “we don’t need no stinking pictures.”