{"id":1411,"date":"2012-11-09T12:26:23","date_gmt":"2012-11-09T17:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thesocietypages.org\/editors\/?p=1411"},"modified":"2014-04-01T11:20:42","modified_gmt":"2014-04-01T16:20:42","slug":"friday-roundup-november-9-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesocietypages.org\/editors\/2012\/11\/09\/friday-roundup-november-9-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"Friday Roundup: November 9, 2012"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Election? Where?<\/h3>\n

After last week’s flurry of activity, perhaps a rush to get information to our eager readership (indulge me here) before the American general election that’s now just a few days past (unless you happen to live in Florida), things at The Society Pages have returned to a more reasonable, measured pace. That isn’t, however, to say we’ve gone slack; indeed, this week has brought a broad look at the underpinnings of and possible challenges to power, alongside thoughtful teaching activities and solid advice on just what color tracksuit your dog or cat might require. There’s a lot going on—have a look!<\/p>\n

Features:<\/h3>\n

“Power, Sociologically Speaking<\/a>,” by Vincent J. Roscigno. In which the author reveals power’s institutional practices, cultural supports, and alternative routes.<\/p>\n

Editors’ Desk:<\/h3>\n

“(Reading) Listomania<\/a>,” by Chris Uggen. In which the editor explains the process behind our popular Reading List and wonders why anyone would join “Team That Other Guy.”<\/p>\n

Citings & Sightings:<\/h3>\n

“The Island of Life<\/a>,” by Hollie Nyseth Brehm. In which our graduate student editor reads the New York Times<\/em>, discovers her lifelong purpose, and buys a plane ticket to Ikaria.<\/p>\n

Teaching TSP:<\/h3>\n

“Using Political Commentaries to Teach Contentious Issues–Marriage Amendment Activity<\/a>,” by Kia Heise. In which a Sociology of Family instructor brings a political hot potato into her classroom and lives to tell the tale.<\/p>\n

“Sociology in the News<\/a>,” by Hollie Nyseth Brehm. In which Brehm demonstrates one way to get a classroom thinking like our Citings & Sightings team.<\/p>\n

A Few from the Community Pages:<\/h3>\n