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Episode #40: Ashley Rubin Talks about Ideologically Driven Research in Criminology

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Temple of Sociology Podcast
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May 12, 2026
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Summary

Ashley Rubin, associate professor at the University of Hawaii, discusses her 2025 Theory and Society article arguing that politically charged buzzwords and assertions have displaced proper social science. +++++ Buy these books! Sociology and Classical Liberalism (Open access/free) Grad Skool Rulz - cheap ($5) advice manual for grad students The history of Black Studies Obama and the antiwar movement A Social Theory book you will enjoy reading Get full access to Temple of Sociology at templeofsociology.substack.com/subscribe