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\"RU011014\"<\/a>This week saw outrage over personal loans offered to Nevada teachers just to buy classroom supplies (for their public school rooms!), a flurry of suggested “great books in sociology” reading lists, 40 years of the War on Poverty, another fight in the toy aisle, and, of course, Canada’s gift to the U.S., the Polar Vortex (we’re particularly sorry for the South… at least we Minnesota types have some snowpants we can dig out of the basement). Enjoy!<\/p>\n

The Editors’ Desk:<\/h3>\n

“Bute’s Big Ten<\/a>,” by Monte Bute. Doug Hartmann shares a comprehensive list of “great books” chosen by a fellow sociologist, the author of TSP’s Community Page A Backstage Sociologist<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There’s Research on That!<\/h3>\n

“‘Nature Does Not Negotiate’ at the UN Climate Summit<\/a>,” by Rahsaan Mahadeo. Research on the organization of environmental advocacy groups and effectiveness, as well as which countries’ evidence and arguments are taken seriously.<\/p>\n

“Polar Vortex Leaving Some Out In The Cold?<\/a>” by Evan Stewart. In natural disasters, people are affected differently, and the patterns mimic larger-scale social disadvantage. Oh, and when it’s really cold? Homelessness has a whole new dimension of precarity.<\/p>\n

Reading List:<\/h3>\n

“Concerted Cultivation Can’t Undo Institutional Barriers in Education<\/a>,” by Amy August. Cultivate all you want, but low parental education levels, race, and class continue to shape kids’ school experiences. Disadvantage: so sticky!<\/p>\n

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