Other Andoscia Sociology Projects
(Click on the image above to go to Journal of a Mad Sociologist)
The Journal of a Mad Sociologist is a special project in which I demonstrate how the discipline of sociology, my personal studies translate into expressions of self. I am not just a sociologist. I am a subjective human being who happens to be practiced in sociology. So how has my sociological bent intermingled with other aspects of my self to shape who I am as a person? This website is designed to answer the "so what" of my field as it relates to my personal journey.
Participate in a discussion with a Mad Sociologist...if you dare!
(Click on the book cover above to go to the Stone is not Forever website)
Stone is not Forever is a work of fiction about an Italian immigrant at the turn of the century. Despite the fictional content, however, the book addresses universal issues of social justice, family, character and perseverance. It is a reminder that ours is a nation of immigrants, a society in which different cultures, in their struggle for acceptance, become an integral part of the American tapestry. ____________________________________________________________
Changing the Paradigm
As a sociologist, I am trained to use the sociological imagination to look at social problems. In essence, to look at how social structures, systemic pressures and historical contingencies influence our personal lives and every day reality. Changing the Paradigm is a forum for sharing our views and our actions in order to inspire participation in society.
(Click on the logo above to go to Change the Paradigm)
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Teaching Heresies
My first love is and always has been teaching. For some time now I've been working on a non-fiction project that I call Teaching Heresies. This book is about the inconsistancies and hypocricies of the teaching profession and what we can do about it. I take a critical look at what we know about teaching, what we intuit about teaching, what we've experienced in the classroom as students, parents as well as teachers. I incorporate research with over 15 years of teaching experience and a lifetime of experience as a learner. I am, however, interested in input from others. We've all spent time in a classroom! We all have a certain amount of expertise when it comes to teaching and being taught. Below is a forum which I've created so others can add their two cents to Teaching Heresies. Students and teachers at all levels and parents of all persuasions, please participate in the forum below. Your input could be invaluable to my research.