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Fixing the Bungled U.S. Environmental Movement

Despite its growth, the political power of the environmental movement has declined in recent years. Understanding its institutional roots is key to reversing this trend.

The Sociologists' Take on the Environment

The social world and the natural world are intimately interconnected, and this has profound implications for how we understand the environment and changes in our ecosystems.

An Ounce of Precaution

As more communities have questions about the health consequences of pollution in their midst, it's more important than ever to understand the science behind the terminology.

Controlling the Media in Iraq

The Pentagon's embedded media program dramatically inhibited journalists' coverage of Iraqi civilians' war experiences.

The Joys of Parenthood, Reconsidered

Sociologists have found parents in the United States experience depression and emotional distress more ofte than their childless counterparts.

The Prescription of a New Generation

Psychostimulant use in conjunction with ADHD raises questions about health, fairness, and identity.