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Concurrently with my dissertation, I produced my first book. Composed of chapters by scholars representing eight countries, The Sociology of Harry Potter: 22 Enchanting Essays on the Wizarding World (Zossima Press 2012) introduces the general public to a sociological way of thinking via analysis of the wizarding world created by J.K.Rowling.* In addition to being the editor, I wrote the Introduction, chapter 7 on Durkheim's theory of crime and punishment, and chapter 17 on the social construction of 'race' as evidence by reactions to inter 'racial' dating. I also co-wrote chapter 6 which takes the life of Severus Snape as a case study to illustrate the interplay between the social structure and individual traits and life outcomes. The book is available from Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com .





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**This project was NOT in association with or authorized by J.K. Rowling, her US or UK publishers,
Warner Brothers, Universal Studios, the American or British Sociological Associations,
or any other official Harry Potter or Sociology related or trademarked entity.**