UA Sociologist's Book Explores Ongoing Labor Crises

  • UANews
  • March 7, 2013
Jeffrey Sallaz's new book, "Labor, Economy, and Society," looks at how labor operates in a capitalist society and how that may lead to recurring labor crises. Sallaz, who wrote the book because he was dissatisfied with discourse in the media surrounding the recession, said he hopes it can provide a new context for thinking about the recession and employment.

The Distance Between a Mistake and a Lie

  • UANews
  • March 4, 2013
UA researcher Don Fallis has spent years studying lies and deception in social interactions and popular culture, developing a framework to better explain the difference between an honest mistake and an intentional lie. He has published scholarly articles, essays and book chapters on "Game of Thrones," "The Big Bang Theory" and "The Catcher in the Rye."

Soil-Based Bug Could Boost Mental Health

  • Arizona Public Media
  • March 1, 2013
The UA's Charles Raison is one of just a few researchers worldwide studying the mental health benefits of natural landscapes. Said Raison: "It’s been shown a number of times now that people who live near green spaces, who have access to natural environments, live longer than people who don't."

The Power of Positive Communication

  • UANews
  • February 28, 2013
Positive communication is hugely beneficial to your relationships, your mind and your health, researchers say. The UA's Margaret Pitts and her collaborator, Thomas Socha, have organized the first collection of scholarly works devoted to positive interpersonal communication in their discipline.

UA to Host Water Security Experts at Annual Conference

  • UANews
  • February 26, 2013
The UA's Water Resources Research Center will host a conference on water security March 5 on the UA campus. Organized in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey, the conference will cover topics such as climate change, water management and Arizona's water future.

Reconnecting Politics, Economics and Social Justice

  • UANews
  • February 21, 2013
In the UA’s highly competitive Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law program, students are learning the foundational aspects of issues related to Constitutional law, economic welfare, social justice and other topics. Faculty members intend for students to have a deeper understanding of economic systems and political issues.

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