Books By Mark Plume, R. J. Hoeser - Author

Mark Plume earned his Ph.D. in sociology at the University of Southern California. He has taught sociology for more than 25 years and is currently a professor at Reynolds Community College, where he teaches traditional and online courses in introductory sociology, marriage and family, and anthropology. He also teaches a number of sociology classes including research methods at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Plume's professional specialties in sociological study include aging, addiction, family, and research methods. He is an avid scuba diver and travels the world looking for the perfect reef and wreck. Dr. Plume and his wife live in central Virginia.

R.J. Hoeser is an instructor of sociology at John Tyler Community College. He holds a Master's degree in Sociology from Virginia Commonwealth University and has extensive experience in analyzing large quantitative data sets using various means of statistical methods and summarizing findings. Professor Hoeser's research int