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Inevitable Ends: Chronic Illness and the Golden Rule

We’ve made great progress in helping the disabled. Or have we? By Chelsea Ettinger ’14

“Are You Better Yet?” Reflections on Chronic Illness

“Are you better yet?” This is a frustrating question for people with chronic disease. By Trudi Schultz ’14

Let’s Grow Old, So We Can Get Sick

…and stay sick because there will not be anyone there to help us. By Wyll Everett ’14

Exploring Society Visually

by John Grady Visual sociology enters the mainstream. Here’s how…

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.

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…

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…

The Art of Not Freaking Out

By John Grady On the first Friday of every month the American Media goes nuts! What they do is as predictable as clock work and…