New Books in Sociology

New Books Network

Sociology

Migration

China

Gender Roles

Social Movements

Ethnography

Caste

Capitalism

Anthropology

Mental Health

Social Media

Aging

Soviet Union

Neoliberalism

Higher Education

Social Interactions

The Manosphere

Feminism

Refugee Comics

Rural Broadband

This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠ Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to ... more

126 ratings

Publishes	Daily	Episodes	1351	Founded	15 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Social SciencesScience

Listen to this Podcast

Guests Host Reviews Charts Talking Points

Latest Episodes

Arpan Roy, "Relative Strangers: Romani Kinship and Palestinian Difference" (U Toronto Press, 2025)

Examining how memory, intergenerational transmission, and kinship work together, Relative Strangers: Romani Kinship and Palestinian Difference (U Toronto Press, 2025) sheds light on Romani life in Palestine. Arpan Roy presents an ethnographic portr... more

Yesterday • 54 min

Caste and Music with T.M. Krishna

This episode features a conversation with Carnatic vocalist, T.M. Krishna, who is also the author of two books on this musical tradition. We began with his first book’s account of the modernization of Carnatic music through a set of social, technical... more

29 Jun 2026 • 1 hr 9 min

Ranita Ray, "Slow Violence: Confronting Dark Truths in the American Classroom" (St. Martin's Press, 2025)

A powerful exposé of the American public education system's indifference toward marginalized children and the "slow violence" that fashions schools into hostile work and learning environments.

In 2017, sociologist Ranita Ray stepped inside a fourth-g... more

28 Jun 2026 • 47 min

Jackie M. Blount, "Straighten Up, Girls and Boys: How Schools Have Shaped Sexuality and Gender" (Harvard Education Press, 2026)

In Straighten Up, Girls and Boys: How Schools Have Shaped Sexuality and Gender (Harvard Education Press, 2026), acclaimed historian and educator Jackie M. Blount exposes the hidden history of how American schools have carefully shaped and policed gen... more

21 Jun 2026 • Most popular

Key Facts

Accepts Guests

Accepts Sponsors

Contact Information

Podcast Host

Number of Listeners

Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

New Books in Critical TheoryMarshall Poe

The Gray Area with Sean IllingVox

The Ezra Klein ShowNew York Times Opinion

Today, ExplainedVox

The LRB PodcastThe London Review of Books

Recent Guests

Joe Davidson

Author and researcher, discussing Saving Utopia, Imagining Hopeful Futures in Dystopian Times

Loughborough University (research fellow)

Episode: Joe P. L. Davidson, "Saving Utopia: Imagining Hopeful Futures in Dystopian Times" (MIT Press, 2026)

David Leupold

Author of The Death and Life of Southern Soviet Cities, Urban Futures and Their Afterlives

Routledge (Publisher)

Episode: David Leupold, "The Death and Life of Southern Soviet Cities: Urban Futures and Their Afterlives" (Routledge, 2026)

Aditya Deshbandhu

Lecturer in Communications, Digital Media and Sociology at University of Exeter

University of Exeter

Episode: Aditya Deshbandhu, "The 21st Century in 100 Games" (Routledge, 2024)

Olga Burlyuk

Associate Professor of Europe's External Relations, University of Amsterdam

University of Amsterdam

Episode: Ladan Rahbari and Olga Burlyuk eds., "From the Margins: Migrant Academics’ Narratives of Precarity" (Open Book Publishers, 2026)

Ladan Rahbari

Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Amsterdam

University of Amsterdam

Episode: Ladan Rahbari and Olga Burlyuk eds., "From the Margins: Migrant Academics’ Narratives of Precarity" (Open Book Publishers, 2026)

Eileen Otis

Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology, Northeastern University

Northeastern University

Episode: Eileen Otis, "Walmart: Made in China" (Stanford UP, 2026)

William Barylo

Research fellow at the University of Warwick

University of Warwick

Episode: Radio ReOrient S14:10: Muslims in the Neoliberal Era, with William Barylo, hosted by Salman Sayyid and Amina Easat-Daas

Alex Law

Professor of Sociology, author of The Roots of Sociology

Abertay University

Episode: Alex Law, "The Roots of Sociology: Scottish Enlightenment and the Civilising Process" (Routledge, 2026)

Chloe Chapin

Harvard University scholar researching fashion history and the sartorial revolution

Harvard University

Episode: Chloe Chapin, "Suitable: The Sartorial Revolution and the Fashioning of Modern Men" (Oxford UP, 2026)

Host

Miranda Melcher

Host of The New Books Network; associated with New Books Network and New Books in Sociology

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 126 ratings

Interesting topics and guests
I love all the NBN podcasts, they are so interesting and informative. However sometimes the audio from the guests is hard to hear/understand... but everything else about these podcasts is great. So happy I found them!
Apple Podcasts
5
HanaBones
United States7 years ago
Informative, Fascinating, and Oh So Social!
All of the amazing NBn hosts, along with their fascinating guests, do a phenomenal job at providing an in-depth look into the latest Sociology publications without giving away too much! The wide variety of topics they cover and the engaging way in which they do so had me hooked from the very first listen. Thanks for putting out such an enjoyable show guys - keep up the great work!
Apple Podcasts
5
Katie Joy B.
United States8 years ago
Good so far
Thus far, the podcast has had decent conversation surrounding new books in sociology. The interviewers sound somewhat knowledgable and the guests provide some interesting insight into their books. The production quality is so-so, but listenable.
Apple Podcasts
5
socguy2
United States15 years ago

Embed These Reviews on a Website

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Thoughtful interviews with strong scholarly grounding.

Production quality is decent, but listener notes occasional audio issues.

Guests bring deep insights, though some episodes feel dense for new listeners.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts	#62	United States/Science/Social Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#59	Canada/Science/Social Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#72	United Kingdom/Science/Social Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#20	Italy/Science/Social Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#82	Australia/Science/Social Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#137	Germany/Science/Social Sciences

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Joe P. L. Davidson, "Saving Utopia: Imagining Hopeful Futures in Dystopian Times" (MIT Press, 2026)

Q: Could you explain the concept of the post-dystopian utopia and why Enclave is an example of this form?

The post-dystopian utopia begins in a dystopian setting but guides the reader toward a utopian possibility by acknowledging and working through dystopian anxieties, using it as a platform to present a credible path to a better future as seen in Enclave's depiction of a utopian Melbourne beyond a dystopian Safetown.

Joe P. L. Davidson, "Saving Utopia: Imagining Hopeful Futures in Dystopian Times" (MIT Press, 2026)

Q: What led you to say that utopia is disappearing in contemporary culture, and how does that relate to current dystopian imaginations?

The disappearance is tied to a broader cultural and political climate where futures look less open and more constrained, coupled with a historical shift in the utopian genre where dystopian visions dominate as time consciousness moves away from novelty toward repetition or decline of progress.

Joe P. L. Davidson, "Saving Utopia: Imagining Hopeful Futures in Dystopian Times" (MIT Press, 2026)

Q: To start, can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you came to write this book?

I described myself as a social and political theorist and have focused on visions of alternative futures; utopia emerged as a way to understand how people imagine the time to come and what purpose utopian thinking serves.

David Leupold, "The Death and Life of Southern Soviet Cities: Urban Futures and Their Afterlives" (Routledge, 2026)

Q: Over the course of researching and writing the book, what was the most challenging part and what stood out to you in the field or archives?

The biggest challenge was interdisciplinary: I had to straddle architecture, urban planning, engineering, history, sociology, and ethnography, while also navigating language barriers and varied memories in Armenia and Kyrgyzstan; interviews with engineers and gatekeepers were essential to understanding seismically resilient architecture and the post-Soviet urban present.

Alex Law, "The Roots of Sociology: Scottish Enlightenment and the Civilising Process" (Routledge, 2026)

Q: How do the Scottish Enlightenment thinkers reflect Elias's civilising process?

They reflect a concern with civil society and interdependencies, but they frame it through elite-led inquiries and state-society negotiation rather than simple progress; they aim to model social processes within historical contexts and highlight the unintended consequences within a transitioning British state.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About New Books in Sociology

What is New Books in Sociology about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two concise, conversation-driven episodes emphasizing scholarly book discussions in sociology and related social sciences. The format typically pairs a host with a guest expert to explore recently published books, situating them within broader debates on topics like nationalism, race, capitalism, religion, gender, and state power. Across episodes, interactions blend historical or contemporary case studies with methodological reflections, aiming to translate academic work for a broader audience. Notable strengths include a consistent focus on book-centered interviews led by multiple recurring hosts, plus a pattern of cross-disciplinary guests, which often yields nuanced insights into public policy, social inequality, and cultural dynamics.

Where can I find podcast stats for New Books in Sociology?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for New Books in Sociology. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to New Books in Sociology and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does New Books in Sociology get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for New Books in Sociology, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for New Books in Sociology?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for New Books in Sociology, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does New Books in Sociology have?

To see how many followers or subscribers New Books in Sociology has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to New Books in Sociology?

These podcasts share a similar audience with New Books in Sociology:

1. New Books in Critical Theory
2. The Gray Area with Sean Illing
3. The Ezra Klein Show
4. Today, Explained
5. The LRB Podcast

How many episodes of New Books in Sociology are there?

New Books in Sociology launched 15 years ago and published 1351 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact New Books in Sociology?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for New Books in Sociology?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for New Books in Sociology from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for New Books in Sociology?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of New Books in Sociology. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on New Books in Sociology?

Recent guests on New Books in Sociology include:

1. Joe Davidson
2. David Leupold
3. Aditya Deshbandhu
4. Olga Burlyuk
5. Ladan Rahbari
6. Eileen Otis
7. William Barylo
8. Alex Law

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.

Try it free for 7 days