“Commit sociology” with University World News

The statement by Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper that people should not “commit sociology” but rather focus on law and order in thwarting terrorism, has outraged many social scientists. The upcoming conference “Worldviews 2013: Global trends in media and higher education”, co-hosted by University World News, urges attendees to “Keep calm and commit sociology”, and buy buttons in defiance. See more here, and don’t forget to register for the conference.