Archive for the ‘Social Research and Justice Studies’ Category
Chandler and Jones win national book award for ‘Casino Women’ book
University of Nevada, Reno professor Susan Chandler and Jill B. Jones, associate professor emeritus, received national recognition for their book, Casino Women: Courage in Unexpected Places, last month.... more
Today marks fourth anniversary of high-profile raid on Yearning for Zion Ranch
RENO, Nev. – Four years ago today, Texas police and child protection authorities began a raid on the Yearning for Zion Ranch near Eldorado, Texas. The raid, which became highly public, was prompted by an anonymous phone call alleging child sexual abuse that later was proved to be a hoax.... more
University departments celebrate a century of teaching
RENO, Nev. – This year, the University of Nevada, Reno departments of economics and sociology celebrate 100 years of instructing students.... more
Public invited to Dan Ariely presentation, “Predictably Irrational”
RENO, Nev. – In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the University of Nevada, Reno Departments of Economics and Sociology, behavioral economist Dan Ariely will visit the University on Aug. 31 to present “Predictably Irrational,” a discussion based on his New York Times bestselling book, Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions.... more
RENO, Nev. – While research using human embryonic stem cells has roused political controversy for almost two decades, little has been done to scientifically assess American attitudes on the subject. New research from the University of Nevada, Reno provides decision-makers with a much clearer picture of how their constituents truly feel about the subject.... more
Who says girls can’t play baseball?
RENO, Nev. – With the World Series just a couple of weeks away, the country turns its attention to America’s favorite pastime, baseball. Men’s baseball that is. Women do not play baseball, they play softball, but a political science professor at the University of Nevada, Reno has set out to show the plight of the baseball-playing women to the world. ... more
