THE CARSEY INSTITUTE BROWN BAG SERIES
spring 2008
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tuesday april 8th
12:40-2PM, HORTON RM 201
Forgotten Fathers: Homeless in Kentucky
Joanna Badagliacco
Kentuckian and Appalachian homeless fathers who remain with their families have not been the subjects of research until the present study.This work is part of an ethnographic study of 86 homeless families interviewed in Kentucky, within which only 18 husbands/fathers were present. The goal here is to attempt to understand who these men are, men who remain with their families when leaving is not only easier but indirectly encouraged by some shelters and agencies. Dr. Badagliacco uses theoretical concepts such as "Responsible Fatherhood" to examine how they provide for their children, how they cope with homelessness, and how they approach fathering. Finally, she examines their perceived quality of life and what hopes they have for the future.
Joanna M. Badagliacco is Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Kentucky. Professor Badagliacco's research and publications focus on social inequalities, housing distress among the poorest families in KY, including rural families; motherhood, reproduction and fertility; Supplemental Security Income (SSI) among children; and the sociological implications of genomic research. She is currently the Director of the Discovery Seminar Program at UK, a key program in the newly established Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence. Dr. Badagliacco is a Fulbright Senior Specialist in teaching and methods. She devotes many hours to community service for social justice causes. One of her life passions is gardening, and she is certified by the state of Kentucky as a Master Gardener.
thursday march 27
Dennis Meadows on Peak Oil
A video of Dr. Meadows's talk can be seen here
After Peak Oil: Oil prices will soon double or triple. What does that mean for New Hampshire?
Dennis Meadows
Dennis Meadows is Professor Emeritus of UNH, where he was Director of the Institute for Policy and Social Science Research between 1989 and 2004. His work on the system dynamics of important resource and environmental issues has won him many honors. In 2007, he was selected for a Medal of Honor by the Hungarian President, and he received the annual peace award of UNESCO in Berlin, Germany. His tenth book was translated into 15 languages. It was selected as the most important book on the future published in the German language in 2006.
Dr. Meadows's recent research has focused on the causes and consequences of the peak in global oil production, which he believes has already occurred. His talk for the Carsey Institute will explain the reasons for this belief and discuss actions that people in New Hampshire can take now to start preparing for heating and transport fuels that will soon be several times more expensive than today.