Tim Delaney is Professor of Sociology at the State University of New York at Oswego, specializing in social theory. A classically trained sociologist, Delaney has written and published 23 books, numerous book chapters in edited works, journal and encyclopedia articles, and a variety of other academic publications throughout his career. Among his most recent books are The Diversity of Darkness and Shameful Behaviors and new editions of Beyond Sustainability: A Thriving Environment and The Sociology of Sports: An Introduction (both co-authored with Tim Madigan).