Trevor Linn
@trevorlinn.bsky.social
It's incredible where all you can find social theory in literature. John Green's The Anthropocene Reviewed is not only an excellent look at humans' effect on the world, but also about how power, tradition, and history work in the world.
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In the Margins of The Anthropocene Reviewed
aka a sleeper introductory book to social theory!!!
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October 27, 2025 at 3:20 AM
It's incredible where all you can find social theory in literature. John Green's The Anthropocene Reviewed is not only an excellent look at humans' effect on the world, but also about how power, tradition, and history work in the world.
open.substack.com/pub/trevorli...
open.substack.com/pub/trevorli...
Just launched a Substack exploring bestselling social commentary books where I’ll critique their scholarship and unpack why some resonate despite flaws. Starting with the difference of their publisher types. Subscribe to join the conversation with me.
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Who, What, Why, and Where???
aka, Who am I, What is this, Why did I write this, and Where do we get our books from?
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September 29, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Just launched a Substack exploring bestselling social commentary books where I’ll critique their scholarship and unpack why some resonate despite flaws. Starting with the difference of their publisher types. Subscribe to join the conversation with me.
open.substack.com/pub/trevorli...
open.substack.com/pub/trevorli...
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For independent and contingent #AcRel scholars:
Short-term visiting scholar program at Ohio State's Center for the Study of Religion. $3,000 stipend, lodging, travel, and meals for a week-long residency.
Deadline: July 1, 2025
Short-term visiting scholar program at Ohio State's Center for the Study of Religion. $3,000 stipend, lodging, travel, and meals for a week-long residency.
Deadline: July 1, 2025
Visiting Scholar Program | Center for the Study of Religion
The Center for the Study of Religion hosts a short-term visiting scholar program one or two times per academic year. Building on a successful pilot program held in March 2023, this initiative aims to ...
religion.osu.edu
May 6, 2025 at 12:33 AM
For independent and contingent #AcRel scholars:
Short-term visiting scholar program at Ohio State's Center for the Study of Religion. $3,000 stipend, lodging, travel, and meals for a week-long residency.
Deadline: July 1, 2025
Short-term visiting scholar program at Ohio State's Center for the Study of Religion. $3,000 stipend, lodging, travel, and meals for a week-long residency.
Deadline: July 1, 2025
Olson's methodology to "cults" leaves so much to be desired. If you like "cults" check out "Cult Favorite" with @miketheprofessor.bsky.social or "Sounds Like a Cult" with Amanda Montell wherever you get your podcasts.
readingreligion.org/978166676506...
readingreligion.org/978166676506...
Unsafe Sects - Reading Religion
For some decades American (and other) culture has been obsessed with cults. But what does "cult" mean? How should a religious group be identified as a cult? ...
readingreligion.org
February 5, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Olson's methodology to "cults" leaves so much to be desired. If you like "cults" check out "Cult Favorite" with @miketheprofessor.bsky.social or "Sounds Like a Cult" with Amanda Montell wherever you get your podcasts.
readingreligion.org/978166676506...
readingreligion.org/978166676506...