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    Mapping the Regnerus Academic Lineage

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    Tracing how sociologist Mark Regnerus's intellectual heritage—from his mentor Christian Smith to his own controversial research—has shaped his approach to sociology and influenced his academic descendants.

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    Sometimes the most important thing a mentor passes down isn't a specific theory or method, but an attitude toward knowledge itself—the intellectual courage to pursue rigorous research even when it challenges prevailing orthodoxies.

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    Academic Bloodlines: The Regnerus Effect

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    The Christian Smith Legacy

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    1:45
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    The Making of a Methodological Maverick

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    The Witherspoon Connection and Funding Controversies

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    The Peer Review Battlefield

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    The Data Speaks: Methodological Innovations and Findings

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    The Ripple Effects: Students and Scholarly Descendants

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    Beyond the Controversy: The Broader Research Program

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    The Practical Playbook: Lessons for Scholars and Citizens

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    Lasting Impact: The Future of Controversial Research

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