Skip to main content
University of California Press

Sociology

From Our Blog

Visit Our Blog

Q&A with Charlotte Biltekoff, author of "Real Food, Real Facts"

In her highly original book, Charlotte Biltekoff explores the role that science and scientific authority play in food industry responses to consumer concerns about what we eat and how it is made. Real Food, Real Facts offers lessons that extend well beyond food choice and will appeal to readers interested in how everyday people come to accept or reject scientific authority in matters of personal health and well-being.
Read More

Rest in Peace, Darlene

“The tough-looking blonde over there,” is how Darlene was described to us nearly fifteen years ago when we launched our ongoing project with formerly incarcerated women in Massachusetts. Our first conversation was brief; her words were clipped. She gave the impression that she was annoyed, that she was in a hurry to go somewhere important.
Read More

Q&A with Stephanie L. Canizales, author of Sin Padres, Ni Papeles

First-gen scholar and author Stephanie L. Canizales discusses the inspiring stories of the migrant youth at the center of her work, the research and writing process for Sin Padres, Ni Papeles, and how to better support first-gen scholars.
Read More