Ellis Jones (sociologist)

Ellis McNatt Jones (born February 25, 1970) is an American sociologist and author at College of the Holy Cross. His research has focused on ethical consumerism, corporate social responsibility, and lifestyle movements. He is best known for his research translating the social and environmental records of companies into an A to F rating system for use by consumers.

Ellis Jones
Born (1970-02-25) February 25, 1970
NationalityUnited States
Occupationprofessor, author, public sociology
TitleAssistant Professor
Academic background
EducationPh.D.
Alma materUniversity of Colorado, Boulder
ThesisSocial Responsibility Activism: Why Individuals Are Changing Their Lifestyles to Change The World[1] (2002)
Academic work
DisciplineSociology
Sub-disciplineEthical Consumerism, Corporate Social Responsibility, Social Movements[2]
InstitutionsCollege of the Holy Cross, University of California, Davis
Websitehttps://holycross.academia.edu/EllisJones

Early life and education

Jones was a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Republic of Panama from 1993 to 1995 where he worked in Environmental Education. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado and is currently a professor of sociology at College of the Holy Cross.

Work

Jones has researched consumer products, rating corporations on an "A" through "F" scale based on their scores in five areas: human rights (sweatshops, child labor, etc.), the environment (global warming, rainforest destruction, etc.), animal protection (animal testing, humane treatment, etc.), community involvement (local business support, nonprofit alliances, etc.), and social justice (fair wages, discrimination, etc.). In his book "The Better World Shopping Guide: Every Dollar Makes A Difference," he encourages consumers to push their dollars to the "A" and "B" companies and away from the "D" and "F" companies to create a better world.

Selected bibliography

Books
  • Jones, Ellis (2017). The Better World Shopping Guide: Every Dollar Makes A Difference (6th ed.). Vancouver, BC: New Society Publishers. ISBN 9780865718623.
  • Jones, Ellis; Haenfler, Ross; Johnson, Brett (2007). The Better World Handbook: Small Changes That Make A Big Difference (2nd ed.). Vancouver, BC: New Society Publishers. ISBN 9780865715752.

Chapters in books

Articles

References
  1. Jones, Ellis (August 27, 2002). Social Responsibility Activism: Why Individuals Are Changing Their Lifestyles to Change The World (Ph.D.). OCLC WorldCat. OCLC 53877307. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
  2. "Sociology and Anthropology - Faculty & Staff – Ellis Jones". Sociology and Anthropology , College of the Holy Cross. College of the Holy Cross. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
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