Social Sciences
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‘Census of the Invisible’ documents the plight of the working poor in coastal California
The “Working for Dignity” project by sociology professor Steve McKay’s class was featured in the California Health Report, an independent, non-profit journalism project covering health and health policy throughout California.
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Inside Silicon Valley on KLIV radio in San Jose
Professor Chris Benner, environmental studies and sociology, was interviewed on KLIV radio show "Inside Silicon Valley" about his new book “Equity, Growth, and Community: What the Nation Can Learn From America’s Metro Areas.”
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2015’s States Where Hispanics Are Most Assimilated
Catherine S. Ramírez, associate professor of Latin American and Latino studies, was quoted in an “ask the experts” portion of an article about Hispanic assimilation in Wallet Hub, an online site based in Washington, D.C.
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Large number of inmates in solitary poses problem for justice system, study says
The Wall Street Journal quoted Craig Haney, distinguished professor of psychology, in an article on a report that as many as 100,000 prisoners are being held in solitary confinement in the U.S.
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Dan Wirls: Why it’s so much easier for Congress to vote for war than peace
Reuters published an op-ed co-authored by politics professor Dan Wirls on the congressional politics surrounding the Iran nuclear agreement.
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Talib Akbar's behavior deteriorated during his time in the 'hole’
An article on solitary confinement by the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Reporting used comments made by Craig Haney, distinguished professor of psychology, to the New York Times and the PBS program Frontline. It was published in the Green Bay Press Gazette and Chippewa Herald.
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Fog belt: Santa Cruz trees faring better than some in drought
Michael Loik, associate professor of environmental studies, was quoted in a Santa Cruz Sentinel article on how trees in the area are suffering from the drought.
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Solitary Confinement: Punished for Life
Craig Haney, distinguished professor of psychology, and his research on the long-term psychological effects of solitary confinement, are the focus of a New York Times article on the recent attention being paid to the issue. The report resulted in follow-up articles in The Week and Yahoo Finance.
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The Magic of Tidying Up—Digitally
A Wall Street Journal columnist turned to psychology’s Steve Whitaker, professor of human computer interaction, for his expertise in the science of storage and retrieval of digital data.
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Russians sniff out real cheese as imported dairy ban lingers
“The Plate,” a National Geographic blog that covers food, quoted anthropology professor Melissa Caldwell in an article on Russians skeptical about ersatz cheese on store shelves. Caldwell is the editor of Gastronomica published by UC Press.
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Justice Kennedy's next crusade? It could be solitary confinement
A columnist for DeCode DC, an online news service owned by EW Scripps, cited research by psychology professor Craig Haney in a column speculating on whether U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s next target is solitary confinement. The column was reprinted in numerous newspapers across the country.
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What do coffee and music have in common? Words of wisdom from the International Congress on Cocoa, Coffee and Tea
The trade magazine Beverage Daily reported from the Nespresso coffee conversation industry event in Portugal where anthropology professor Melissa Caldwell spoke about why Starbuck’s ill-fated Race Together campaign failed.