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Social Studies (other)
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Social studies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence. Social studies may also refer to: * Social Studies (band), an American rock band * ''Social Studies'' (Carla Bley album), 1981 * ''Social Studies'' (Loudon Wainwright III album), 1999 * ''Social Studies'' (book), a 1981 collection of humorous essays by Fran Lebowitz * ''Social Studies'' (TV series), a 1997 American sitcom See also *Social sciences Social science is one of the branches of science, devoted to the study of society, societies and the Social relation, relationships among individuals within those societies. The term was formerly used to refer to the field of sociology, the o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Social Studies (band)
Social Studies is an indie rock band from San Francisco, California, composed of Natalia Rogovin (vocals, keyboards), Tom Smith (guitar), Ben McClintock (guitar), Jesse Hudson (bass, backup vocals), and Michael Jirkovsky (drums). Their sound has been described as “structurally trim and sonically dazzling”. The band formed in 2006 with original members Natalia Rogovin (vocals, keyboards), Aaron Weiss (guitar), Darren Henry (bass), and Michael Jirkovsky (drums). They released ''This Is the World’s Biggest Hammer'', an EP with 7 songs, in 2006. After attending SXSW in 2009, and touring the United States, the band reconfigured, replacing bassist Darren Henry with Jason Kick (Maus Haus), and then Jesse Hudson ( Dealership), and guitarist Aaron Weiss with Tyler McCauley (Tempo No Tempo) and then Tom Smith (Office, Mazes). The band recorded its debut LP ''Wind Up Wooden Heart'', and mixed the record in 2010 with Jay Pellicci (Deerhoof, Death Cab For Cutie, The Dodos), Laura Dean (J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Social Studies (Carla Bley Album)
''Social Studies'' is an album by American composer, bandleader and keyboardist Carla Bley, recorded in 1980 and released on the Watt/ECM label in 1981. accessed August 25, 2016 Reception The review by Alex Henderson stated: "Bley's risk-taking serves her quite well on ''Social Studies'', an unorthodox and adventurous pearl that is as rewarding as it is cerebral".Henderson, A. accessed August 3, 2010 '' The Penguin ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Social Studies (Loudon Wainwright III Album)
''Social Studies'' is a studio album by Loudon Wainwright III, released in 1999. The album comprises various topical and satirical songs, originally produced for National Public Radio and based upon then-current issues and events, such as the Tonya Harding scandal, the O. J. Simpson murder trial, the lead-up to Y2K, and controversies surrounding comments made by former Republican U.S. Senator Jesse Helms. Regarding the album's topical nature, Wainwright notes: "It's something that no-one does anymore; write songs about current events. When I was young there were a lot of topical songwriters around; maybe folk music had more impact on culture back then. I see these songs as a kind of musical journalism. My father was a journalist, for ''Life'' magazine, and I've definitely inherited something of that approach." Production The album was written over a period of 15 years, with Wainwright composing on his Martin guitar. It was produced by Joe Boyd and John Wood. NPR declined to a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Social Studies (book)
''Social Studies'' is a 1981 bestselling collection of comedic essays by writer Fran Lebowitz. ''Social Studies'' was released in a 1994 compilation entitled '' The Fran Lebowitz Reader'' along with Lebowitz's other bestseller ''Metropolitan Life MetLife, Inc. is the Holding company, holding corporation for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MLIC), better known as MetLife, and its affiliates. MetLife is among the largest global providers of insurance, Annuity (US financial produc ...''. References 1981 non-fiction books English-language books Comedy books American essay collections Jewish comedy and humor Books about New York City Random House books Books by Fran Lebowitz {{comedy-book-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Social Studies (TV Series)
''Social Studies'' is an American television sitcom that aired on UPN from March 18 to April 22, 1997. Premise An administrator at a Manhattan Manhattan (), known regionally as the City, is the most densely populated and geographically smallest of the five Boroughs of New York City, boroughs of New York City. The borough is also coextensive with New York County, one of the List of co ... boarding school finds herself at odds with a young, open-minded history teacher over how the students should be educated and disciplined. Cast *Julia Duffy as Frances Harmon *Bonnie McFarlane as Katherine "Kit" Weaver *Adam Ferrara as Dan Rossini *Vanessa Evigan as Sara Valentine *Lisa Wilhoit as Madison Lewis *Corbin Allred as Chip Wigley *Monica McSwain as Carla Stone *Rashaan Nall as Jared Moore *Jordan Brower as Matt *Jarrett Lennon as Edgar *Chris McKibbin as Bryan Bowser *Chris Owen (actor), Chris Owen as Collin McGuirk Episodes References External links * TV Guide [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |