This week we discuss the grassroots effort to add bike lanes to LEGO modules, and we mark the passing of a giant in the field of sociology. And, I recently spoke with Professor Michael Light of the University of Wisconsin-Madison about his recent paper titled “Undocumented immigration and terrorism: Is there a connection?” The paper is to be published in Social Science Research, and is co-authored by Julia Thomas. Segment 1 -- Michael Light on “Undocumented immigration and terrorism: Is there a connection?” Segment 2 -- Implications of the campaign to add and expand bike lanes in LEGO modules Segment 3 – In Memoriam: Professor Robert D. Mare

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Economists talk money. Politicians talk government. On This Week in Sociological Perspective we talk money, politics, and everything else that makes the world go 'round, offering insight on society, public affairs, and news of the week. Guest authors join your host, UC-Berkeley Professor Samuel Roundfield Lucas, to transcend the headlines through fascinating research in sociology.