just search mark marino where the title of his book. announcer: now on the book tv, more television for serious readers. >> i am an associate professor of sociology and public service at new york university, and i am thrilled to be in conversation around this great book. i am going to quickly introduce our author and commentator, and we will dive into conversation. neil gross, author of this book, is a sociologist best known for his research on higher education, politics, and academic life. he is a professor of sociology. in addition to this book he is the author of two other books, wire professors liberal, and why do conservatives care? and the making of the american philosopher. he is the co-editor for four other books. patrick is the william s. professor of sociology and public affairs at the princeton school of public and international affairs. his research focuses on urban inequality, violence, and public policy. he was formerly chair of sociology here at new york university and serves as scientific director at the crime lab in new