Anthony Synnott Ph.D.

About

After brief careers in the Royal Navy and the Jesuits, and studies in Rhodesia, the UK and Canada, Anthony Synnott, Ph.D., is now Professor of Sociology at Concordia University in Montreal. He is the author of The Body Social: Symbolism, Self and Society (Routledge, 1993); Shadows: Issues and Social Problems in Canada (Prentice-Hall, 1996); and co-author of Aroma: The Cultural History of Smell (Routledge: 1994), and Re-Thinking Men: Heroes, Villians and Victims (Ashgate, 2009).

Books by Anthony Synnott Ph.D.

Recent Posts

The Joy of Gardening: The Value of Reconnecting With Nature

Personal Perspective: Gardening is a chore and a delight, putting us in touch with nature in its myriad forms of life and death.

On Solitude: Why We Need It

Solitude, the capacity to be contentedly alone with oneself, is necessary for sound mental health and essential for the pursuit of creative work, hobbies, solo sports, and prayer.

The Pandemic Exacerbated an Epidemic of Loneliness

Loneliness was thought of as a personal problem. However, it is an epidemic with high mortality and economic costs requiring intervention by governments and other stakeholders.

Growing Old Is Easy: Time Does All the Work

A Personal Perspective: Aging is for everyone, and it is best to be prepared. The physical and cognitive aspects can mostly be alleviated for happier aging.

The Face: An Owner's Guide

Our faces say who we are and symbolize us. They are also expressive of our emotions. Their importance is evident in our investment of $16.7 billion in cosmetic procedures.

The Psychology of Ears and Hearing

Ears receive little attention, despite their psychological and social significance.

Why We Need Friendship

We all need our friends. How much do you appreciate them?

The Joy of Losing

A Personal Perspective: Winning is everything in today's world, but we all lose sometimes. Here are various options on how to cope with losing. Note: winning isn't everything.

How Many 'Types' of People Are There?

How many different types of people do you know?

Not Everyone Believes the Law Delivers Justice

What do you think of the law? Do you respect it, even if it discriminates against you by race, gender, faith, class, or some combination?