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Title: Social Science Doesn't Mix Well With Humor
Review: "Seinology" was a major disappointment and was perhaps one of the worst books I've read in years. Unless you're Mary Roach, using humor to explain science usually doesn't work. "Seinology" is no exception. Referencing "Seinfeld" episodes as examples, Delaney attempts to explain sociology's basic principles. The result is a flat, colorless review of most of the show's nine-year history. In addition to sucking the comedic relief out of one the best sitcoms ever written, Delaney does not serve his field of sociology well either. Given the vast diversity of global societies, it seems like academic negligence to approach such a broad topic through the lens of one popular American sitcom. If you love "Seinfeld" and/or the study of sociology, avoid this book.
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