Moral Matters: Conversations with Sociologists on Altruism, Morality, and Social Solidarity

Beyond the Tenure Track: Expanding Your Academic Career Possibilities

In this webinar, we convened a panel to explore the diverse and fulfilling career paths available after the PhD. A panel of academics discussed their transitions to non

My Tax Dollars with Ruth Braunstein

In this edition of Speaking of Solidarity, we interview Ruth Braunstein about her new book My Tax Dollars: The Morality of Taxpaying. In this book, Braunstein maps the c

Modernity's Corruption with Nicholas Hoover Wilson

In this episode, we talk with Nicholas Hoover Wilson, Associate Professor of Sociology at Stony Brook University about his new book, Modernity's Corruption: Empire and Mo

Matthew Andersson on The Science of Dignity

In this episode of Moral Matters, Nicole and Jiwon interview Matthew Andersson on his recent book with Steven Hitlin, The Science of Dignity: Measuring Personhood and Wel

Speaking of Solidarity w/ Francesca Polletta

In our second Speaking of Solidarity webinar, we discussed the challenges and opportunities of solidarity and social change with Francesca Polletta. Polletta is the Ch

Construing People as Casese - w/ Barbara Kiviat

In this episode, we interview Barbara Kiviat, assistant professor of sociology at Stanford University. She is an economic sociologist who studies how moral beliefs and ot

Speaking of Solidarity with Michèle Lamont

Seeing Others in these Times with Michele Lamont In Janurary, the ASA Altruism, Morality, and Social Solidarity section was proud to host a live conversation with renown

On Dehumanization and Genocide: Interview with Aliza Luft

How does someone become the kind of person who commits genocide, and what role does dehumanization and moral agency play? In this interview with Dr. Aliza Luft, we disc

Does spirituality lead to political engagement?

Religious practice is often associated with being more politically and civically engaged, but what about spiritual practices? In this episode of Moral Matters, we interv

Wrecked: Auto Workers' Strikes and Moral Economies ft. Josh Murray

In this episode we discuss labor strikes, moral economies, and lessons we can learn from the famous 1937 GM strike in Flint Michigan from Dr. Josh Murray, associate profe

Moral Minefields ft. Shai Dromi & Sam Stabler

In this episode of Moral Matters, Shai Dromi and Sam Stabler discuss their new book, ⁠⁠Moral Minefields: How Sociologists Debate Good Science.⁠⁠ Shai Dromi is Associate S

In conversation with Hajar Yazdiha

Listen in for an amazingly generative conversation with Dr. Hajar Yazdiha, Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Southern California. We talked about her

In Conversation with Francesca Polletta

Check out the conversation with Francesca Polletta discussing her work and research of imaginary ties and social movements.

In Conversation with Galen Watts

Check out this conversation with Dr. Galen Watts (KU Leuven) on his recent book, The Spiritual Turn: The Religion of the Heart and the Making of Romantic Liberal Modernit

In Conversation with Netta Kahana

In this episode, Scott Hamilton, Chair of the Communication Committee of the AMSS Section and Professor of Sociology at the University of North Texas engages in a convers

In Conversation with David Melamed and Penny Edgell

Check out the conversation between ex-chair Professor David Melamed (The Ohio State University) and this year's current chair Professor Penny Edgell (University of Minnes

In Conversation with Matthew Baggetta

In this episode, Professor Matthew Baggetta (Indiana University) discusses two recent publications, "Systematic Social Observation in the Study of Civil Society Organizat

In Conversation with Bin Xu

In this podcast conversation,  Professor Bin Xu (Emory University), president-elect of the AMSS section, discusses his recent book "Chairman Mao's Children: Generation an