Edward L. Kain is professor of sociology and University Scholar in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. His current work examines family change as well as a variety of issues related to teaching and learning in sociology. With Sandi Kawecka Nenga, he recently completed co-editing the 4th edition of Innovative Techniques for Teaching Sociological Concepts, available from the American Sociological Association.