Michael R Nusbaumer
Biographic Data
| ID | 183221 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Michael R Nusbaumer |
| GIVEN NAMES | Michael R |
| FAMILY NAME | Nusbaumer |
| SIGNATURE | NUSBAUMER M R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 19 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1982 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Social Distance and the Formerly Obese: Does the Stigma of Obesity Linger
Research has documented the stigma of obesity extensively, but little attention has been given to the study of stigma toward formerly obese individuals. The present study examines whether the stigma of obesity in romantic relationships carries over to formerly obese individuals by using primary data collected from a Midwestern university in the United States (N = 363). We consider how an individual's own body weight, demographic characteristics, …
An exploration of the potential impact of the designated driver campaign on bartenders’ willingness to over-serve
Scientists, Activism and Arms: The Strategic Case of Star Wars
With the detonation of the first atomic bomb, scientists became active in the peace movement. More specifically, they have focused their efforts as scientists on the development of new weapons systems. Through an analysis of these scientists and their organizations, this paper explores their activities, orientations and basis of success as a social movement. Particular attention is given to scientists' involvement in the debate over the Strategic…
The boycott of “star wars” by academic scientists: The relative roles of political and technical judgement
Despite scientists' ability to claim special status as experts on policy issues related to their areas of expertise, political activity by scientists as scientists is rarely viewed as being motivated by this expertise. Often, as in weapons systems debates, scientists' participation has been viewed as being motivated out of political interests. Having surveyed faculty signers of the Star Wars Boycott Pledge however, our research found concerns abo…
Securing Our Sanity: Anger Management Among Abortion Escorts
Just as emotions allow us to create and reinforce our sense of self, so too does emotional deviance challenge this sense. Anger, an emotion reflecting a feeling of injustice, is usually governed by an emotional culture that increasingly regards its expression as inappropriate. Anger is therefore experienced with a high level of anxiety. This article attempts to focus attention on how these experiences of emotional deviance are managed in situatio…
Hitting the Skids: Social Policy and the Control of Public Intoxication
Attempts by policymakers to control public intoxication have brought only marginal success. Through an analysis of previous control models and an examination of the specific target concerns this paper endeavors to shed light upon recent public health policies affecting public intoxication control Implications of this public health model of control as applied to this particular form of deviant behavior, are discussed
The Discovery of War as a Social Problem: Teaching as Sociological Practice
Much attention has been given to theoretical discussions of the appropriate role of sociologists in identifying and defining social problems. Yet teaching as a dominant form of sociological practice and its relevance to this issue have been largely ignored. Through a content analysis of recent textbooks, this paper attempts to shed empirical light on this theoretical issue and to reaffirm the importance of teaching in the practice of the professi…
The Medicalization of Nuclear Disarmament Claims
Responses to labeling attempts: Deviant drinkers’ pathways of label manipulation
Recognizing the traditional labeling approach's view of the label recipient as a passive participant in the labeling process, this paper argues that the symbolic interactional roots of this approach indicate this to be an inappropriate formulation. Rather, it is suggested that label recipients are active participants in the process and their major goal is the reduction of stigma and limited conforming opportunities inherent in label application. …
Draughts and drunks: The contributions of taverns and bars to excessive drinking in America
This paper assesses the contributions made by the frequent patronage of taverns and bars to excessive drinking in the United States. All previous studies that have considered the relation between tavern patronage and drinking behavior have assumed the latter to be the independent variable, but without any particular theoretical explanation beyond "common sense." This paper reverses that causal reasoning and shows further that the factors usually …
Securing Our Sanity: Anger Management Among Abortion Escorts
Just as emotions allow us to create and reinforce our sense of self, so too does emotional deviance challenge this sense. Anger, an emotion reflecting a feeling of injustice, is usually governed by an emotional culture that increasingly regards its expression as inappropriate. Anger is therefore experienced with a high level of anxiety. This article attempts to focus attention on how these experiences of emotional deviance are managed in situatio…
Social Distance and the Formerly Obese: Does the Stigma of Obesity Linger
Research has documented the stigma of obesity extensively, but little attention has been given to the study of stigma toward formerly obese individuals. The present study examines whether the stigma of obesity in romantic relationships carries over to formerly obese individuals by using primary data collected from a Midwestern university in the United States (N = 363). We consider how an individual's own body weight, demographic characteristics, …
Responses to labeling attempts: Deviant drinkers’ pathways of label manipulation
Recognizing the traditional labeling approach's view of the label recipient as a passive participant in the labeling process, this paper argues that the symbolic interactional roots of this approach indicate this to be an inappropriate formulation. Rather, it is suggested that label recipients are active participants in the process and their major goal is the reduction of stigma and limited conforming opportunities inherent in label application. …
Draughts and drunks: The contributions of taverns and bars to excessive drinking in America
This paper assesses the contributions made by the frequent patronage of taverns and bars to excessive drinking in the United States. All previous studies that have considered the relation between tavern patronage and drinking behavior have assumed the latter to be the independent variable, but without any particular theoretical explanation beyond "common sense." This paper reverses that causal reasoning and shows further that the factors usually …
Draughts and drunks: The contributions of taverns and bars to excessive drinking in America
This paper assesses the contributions made by the frequent patronage of taverns and bars to excessive drinking in the United States. All previous studies that have considered the relation between tavern patronage and drinking behavior have assumed the latter to be the independent variable, but without any particular theoretical explanation beyond "common sense." This paper reverses that causal reasoning and shows further that the factors usually …
Responses to labeling attempts: Deviant drinkers’ pathways of label manipulation
Recognizing the traditional labeling approach's view of the label recipient as a passive participant in the labeling process, this paper argues that the symbolic interactional roots of this approach indicate this to be an inappropriate formulation. Rather, it is suggested that label recipients are active participants in the process and their major goal is the reduction of stigma and limited conforming opportunities inherent in label application. …
The Medicalization of Nuclear Disarmament Claims
The Discovery of War as a Social Problem: Teaching as Sociological Practice
Much attention has been given to theoretical discussions of the appropriate role of sociologists in identifying and defining social problems. Yet teaching as a dominant form of sociological practice and its relevance to this issue have been largely ignored. Through a content analysis of recent textbooks, this paper attempts to shed empirical light on this theoretical issue and to reaffirm the importance of teaching in the practice of the professi…
Hitting the Skids: Social Policy and the Control of Public Intoxication
Attempts by policymakers to control public intoxication have brought only marginal success. Through an analysis of previous control models and an examination of the specific target concerns this paper endeavors to shed light upon recent public health policies affecting public intoxication control Implications of this public health model of control as applied to this particular form of deviant behavior, are discussed
Securing Our Sanity: Anger Management Among Abortion Escorts
Just as emotions allow us to create and reinforce our sense of self, so too does emotional deviance challenge this sense. Anger, an emotion reflecting a feeling of injustice, is usually governed by an emotional culture that increasingly regards its expression as inappropriate. Anger is therefore experienced with a high level of anxiety. This article attempts to focus attention on how these experiences of emotional deviance are managed in situatio…
The boycott of “star wars” by academic scientists: The relative roles of political and technical judgement
Despite scientists' ability to claim special status as experts on policy issues related to their areas of expertise, political activity by scientists as scientists is rarely viewed as being motivated by this expertise. Often, as in weapons systems debates, scientists' participation has been viewed as being motivated out of political interests. Having surveyed faculty signers of the Star Wars Boycott Pledge however, our research found concerns abo…
Scientists, Activism and Arms: The Strategic Case of Star Wars
With the detonation of the first atomic bomb, scientists became active in the peace movement. More specifically, they have focused their efforts as scientists on the development of new weapons systems. Through an analysis of these scientists and their organizations, this paper explores their activities, orientations and basis of success as a social movement. Particular attention is given to scientists' involvement in the debate over the Strategic…
An exploration of the potential impact of the designated driver campaign on bartenders’ willingness to over-serve
Social Distance and the Formerly Obese: Does the Stigma of Obesity Linger
Research has documented the stigma of obesity extensively, but little attention has been given to the study of stigma toward formerly obese individuals. The present study examines whether the stigma of obesity in romantic relationships carries over to formerly obese individuals by using primary data collected from a Midwestern university in the United States (N = 363). We consider how an individual's own body weight, demographic characteristics, …
Sociology (9 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Law (4 works) · Law (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Crime Patterns and Interventions (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes (3 works)