Practical sociology: Dr. Lynne Pettinger

Megan is from the USA. Her particular interest is in states and non-state entities as actors in the international world.

Dr. Pettinger researches the relationship between work and consumption, exploring how paid and unpaid work is directed at facilitating consumption, and also relies on consumption.

A tour of Sociology: A global introduction, fourth edition.

A look at the introductory chapters and the closing 'resources' section.

A look at key social institutions, how they are changing, and how they might connect to your life.

Dr. Samson is currently working on a project to document the importance of cultural continuity and the health benefits of traditional land based ways of life among indigenous peoples in the Far North and elsewhere.

A look at four key building blocks - society, culture, group and interaction.

A look at the broad patterns of social inequality.

Felix is from Germany. His particular research interest is the relationship between corporate social responsibility and employment in Great Britain and Germany.

Carlos is from Chile. His research interests are primarily concerned with indigenous peoples, religion and migration in Latin America.