sociology
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Karen Guzzo, PhD, is a professor of sociology and the director of the Carolina Population Center at the University of North Carolina; she’s an expert on fertility preferences and fertility behaviors.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
“These kinds of groups have deep tentacles in Southern California,” said Peter Simi, a professor of sociology at Chapman University and an expert on hate groups in the state.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Prof Jessica Ringrose, a sociology professor at University College of London, says that British people are perhaps more reserved in their communication styles than other cultures.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
For big metros, “a substantial stream of immigrants will have a big difference in whether they grow or decline,” said Kenneth Johnson, professor of sociology and a demographer at the University of New Hampshire.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
No one there knew he was a prominent doctor of sociology, with years of experience as a college professor and several well-respected books.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
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