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Sociology and the Gene

A new generation of sociologists are using genetic data to advance sociological research, leaving behind age-old assumptions about the opposition of nature v. nurture

A Sociology of Bubbles

A re-examination of the recent economic meltdown reveals not only the roots of the collapse but the social and institutional foundations of markets themselves

Tax Myths

Taxation may be necessary to fund government services and redistribute wealth and resources. But do taxes really harm the economy? A sociological take on this and other puzzles.

When Markets Become Contentious

Markets and corporations have increasingly been targeted by activists. Here's what such protests can and can't achieve.

Hoops and Wheels

The drama and athleticism of wheelchair basketball raises questions about the meaning and organization of modern

Safe At Home

Social scientists are gradually coming to appreciate how public perceptions of crime shape the way we live in the United States.