[Discussion] Seeking non-American authors for textbook analyzing U.S. society
sule tarakcioglu
suletar@Bilkent.EDU.TR
Wed, 09 Jun 2004 09:21:24 -0700
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Dear Colleagues,
We are writing this letter to request your assistance in creating a
sociology textbook for American students. The work examines American
society and culture from an "outsiders" standpoint. It is often the case
that outsiders have insights overlooked by those born and raised in a
country. Moreover, in the wake of recent events, many Americans are
reflecting on how they are viewed by members of other societies, but
have inadequate information.
As a member of the International Sociological Association we are asking
for your help in identifying one or more non-American authors who have
published analytical insights and commentary pertaining to some
aspect(s)of the domestic American social, cultural, economic or
political environment. Writings can address such aspects as social
stratification, political participation, criminal surveillance and
justice, gender relations, race and ethnic relations, mass transit,
moral issues, the environment, education or religion - to name a few.
On the other hand, writings could address similar issues related to
American influence in other lands - particularly Africa. Issues might
involve genocide in Rwanda or Sudan, human trafficking and chattel
slavery, U.S. intervention in Somalia, AIDS policies, South African
civil rights, labor conditions, tribal relocation, oil development,
sub-Saharan desertification, wildlife conservation, tourism,
neoliberalism, gender issues, political and economic instability, or
counter-terrorism - again, to name but a few.
Our primary intent is to embed sociologically informed materials from a
variety of sources (journal articles, paper presentations, newspaper
commentary, etc.) within the text. Author observations may be either
critical or supportive, a product of direct or indirect experience
acquired while inside the U.S.A. or out, and on a case study or
comparative basis. While writing style and format are secondary,
literature should be written in English.
Please forward this email to any non-U.S.-based social scientists,
journalists, or other writers that have written such pieces and might be
willing to contribute. Thank you in advance for assisting us with our
project.
Sincerely,
Alan R. Smith, M.S. and Michael C. Hoover, Ph.D.
Missouri Western State College
Department of Government, Social Work and Sociology
St. Joseph, Missouri U.S.A. 64506
Tel. 816-271-4340
Alan R. Smith, M.S. and Michael C. Hoover, Ph.D.
Missouri Western State College
Department of Government, Social Work and Sociology
St. Joseph, Missouri U.S.A. 64506
Tel. 816-271-4340
Email: smithandhoover@yahoo.com <mailto:smithandhoover@yahoo.com>
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<font size="2" face="verdana, arial, helvetica">Dear Colleagues,
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<p><font size="2" face="verdana, arial, helvetica">We are
writing this letter to request your assistance in creating a sociology
textbook for American students. The work examines American society and
culture from an “outsiders” standpoint. It is often
the case that outsiders have insights overlooked by those born and
raised in a country. Moreover, in the wake of recent events, many
Americans are reflecting on how they are viewed by members of other
societies, but have inadequate information. </font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="verdana, arial, helvetica">As a
member of the International Sociological Association we are asking for
your help in identifying one or more non-American authors who have
published analytical insights and commentary pertaining to some
aspect(s)of the domestic American social, cultural, economic or
political environment. Writings can address such aspects as social
stratification, political participation, criminal surveillance and
justice, gender relations, race and ethnic relations, mass transit,
moral issues, the environment, education or religion – to name a few. </font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="verdana, arial, helvetica">On the
other hand, writings could address similar issues related to American
influence in other lands – particularly Africa. Issues might involve
genocide in Rwanda or Sudan, human trafficking and chattel
slavery, U.S. intervention in Somalia, AIDS policies, South African
civil rights, labor conditions, tribal relocation, oil development,
sub-Saharan desertification, wildlife conservation, tourism,
neoliberalism, gender issues, political and economic instability, or
counter-terrorism – again, to name but a few. </font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="verdana, arial, helvetica">Our
primary intent is to embed sociologically informed materials from a
variety of sources (journal articles, paper presentations, newspaper
commentary, etc.) within the text. Author observations may be either
critical or supportive, a product of direct or indirect experience
acquired while inside the U.S.A. or out, and on a case study or
comparative basis. While writing style and format are secondary,
literature should be written in English. </font></p>
<p><font size="2" face="verdana, arial, helvetica">Please
forward this email to any non-U.S.-based social scientists,
journalists, or other writers that have written such pieces and might
be willing to contribute. Thank you in advance for assisting us with
our project.
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<p><font size="2" face="verdana, arial, helvetica">Sincerely,
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<p><font size="2" face="verdana, arial, helvetica">Alan R. Smith, M.S.
and Michael C. Hoover, Ph.D.<br>
Missouri Western State College<br>
Department of Government, Social Work and Sociology<br>
St. Joseph, Missouri U.S.A. 64506<br>
Tel. 816-271-4340
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Hoover, Ph.D. <br>
Missouri Western State College <br>
Department of Government, Social Work and Sociology <br>
St. Joseph, Missouri U.S.A. 64506 <br>
Tel. 816-271-4340 <br>
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