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An Interview with Dr. Noel Packard: Survey of a Cluster of Pre-Internet Networks
In this exclusive interview Dr. Noel Packard – guest editor of an issue of American Behavioral Scientist entitled “Survey of a Cluster of Cold War Networks” which has been renamed “Survey of a Sample of Cold War Networks”. She discusses her research on Cold War-era military networks, their role in shaping today’s global communication systems,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Relevance of Max Weber in the Contemporary Times – Essay
Max Weber, without any doubt is an indelible thinker in Sociology who entered into the field through law and became one of the founding fathers of the discipline. The world celebrates his work till date as his theories and concepts has a deep imprint in the interpretation of the society. Weber’s works are crystal clear…
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Hidden Shadow by Jennifer Bourland – Book Review
What is a good mystery without a good cliffhanger? If you are an ardent reader of mystery, cliffhangers hold an ambivalence you can’t seem to escape. This is what Jennifer Bourland brings to us with her book Hidden Shadow. The book revolves around the revelation of a secret that took place 100 years ago in…
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A Debut Novel that Captivates: An Interview with Hidden Shadow Author Jennifer Bourland
We had the pleasure of interviewing Jennifer Bourland, the author of the gripping mystery novel Hidden Shadow. In her debut novel, Jennifer takes readers on a captivating journey through time as protagonist Sophie Thomas uncovers family secrets, unexpected connections, and the power of the mind. As a former art and English teacher turned entrepreneur, Jennifer’s…
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Media: Ownership and control of media – AS and A Level Notes
Media is a universal channel of sending and receiving information since time immemorial. There are a lot of aspects related to media that has kept it relevant so far by exposing it to the fruit of technology. This paper will deal with media to understand its journey from traditional media to new media, theories of…
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An Inspiring Interview with Ray Frigault, Author of ‘It’s About TIME’
We had the pleasure of speaking with Ray Frigault, also known as Rayzor, an inspiring individual who has overcome many obstacles in his life and is now sharing his wisdom with the world. Ray is the author of “It’s About TIME, rediscover your youth and take the fear out of change,” a book that offers…
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An Interview with T. C. Weber: Exploring the Intersection of Writing, Ecology, and Activism
1. Tell us about your books. The War for Reality (Sleep State Interrupt, The Wrath of Leviathan, and Zero-Day Rising) In the BetterWorld near-future cyberpunk trilogy (available individually or in a compilation titled The War for Reality), a giant corporation (MediaCorp) has taken over the Internet, created an addictive virtual reality called BetterWorld, and controls…








