Introduction to Sociology Through Comedy
1. History of Sociological Theory
2. Introduction to Sociological Research
3. Introduction to Foundational Sociological Concepts
4. Presentation of Self
5. Social Stratification
6. Subcultures and the Fracturing of Comedy
7. Race and Racism
8. Sociology of Health and Illness
9. The Performance of Trauma
10. Race and the Social Thriller
11. Corruption of Comedy
Conclusion
Biography
Julie Morris is a sociologist and statistician living in Anchorage, Alaska. She earned a PhD in Sociology from the University of Washington (UW) in Seattle, WA. Her sociological research focuses on the relationship between social support and mental and physical health, and her work has been published in academic journals, including Birth, Journal of Women’s Health, and The Lancet. She previously taught courses on sociology, statistics, and demography at UW and Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA.
"Julie Morris's Introduction to Sociology Through Comedy is the textbook I would have wanted in my undergrad sociology class! By meeting students where they are through familiar comedians, TV shows, movies, and podcasts, this work introduces the most important sociological concepts in a way that is rigorous, accessible, and entertaining. Even better, this book is a great intro to comedy for sociologists and a great intro to sociology for comedy scholars."
Stephanie Brown, Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication and Media Studies at Washington College
