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17 Obras 111 Miembros 2 Reseñas

Sobre El Autor

Tim Delaney is a professor and department chair of sociology at the State University of New York at Oswego. He sponsors an annual sportsmanship day symposium and recently co-created a sports studies program at his university. He lives in Auburn, New York.

Obras de Tim Delaney

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Conocimiento común

Género
male

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“Seinology” was a major disappointment and was perhaps one of the worst books I’ve read in years. Unless you’re Mary Roach, using humor to explain science usually doesn’t work. “Seinology” is no exception. Referencing “Seinfeld” episodes as examples, Delaney attempts to explain sociology’s basic principles. The result is a flat, colorless review of most of the show’s nine-year history. In addition to sucking the comedic relief out of one the best sitcoms ever written, Delaney does not serve his field of sociology well either. Given the vast diversity of global societies, it seems like academic negligence to approach such a broad topic through the lens of one popular American sitcom. If you love “Seinfeld” and/or the study of sociology, avoid this book.… (más)
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jpogue | Jan 12, 2012 |
A wonderful book for anyone who loves The Simpsons. My father and I both laughed out loud while reading this book!
 
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kyliebeth | Jun 10, 2008 |

Estadísticas

Obras
17
Miembros
111
Popularidad
#175,484
Valoración
2.9
Reseñas
2
ISBNs
35

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