Background
Julia Ann Ericksen was born on November 24, 1941, in England. She is a daughter of Harry Troughton Smith, an engineering fitter, and Kathleen (Coates) Smith, a shop assistant.
Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU, United Kingdom
In 1964, Julia received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of London.
500 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, United States
In 1965, Ericksen attained a Master of Arts degree from the University of Michigan.
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States
In 1976, Ericksen got a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
("Kiss and Tell" chronicles the history of sex surveys in ...)
"Kiss and Tell" chronicles the history of sex surveys in the United States over a century of changing social and sexual mores. Julia Ericksen and Sally Steffen reveal, that the survey questions asked, more than the answers elicited, expose and shape the popular image of appropriate sexuality.
https://www.amazon.com/Kiss-Tell-Surveying-Twentieth-Century-dp-0674505352/dp/0674505352/?tag=2022091-20
1999
(Vividly showcasing diverse voices and experiences, this b...)
Vividly showcasing diverse voices and experiences, this book illuminates an all-too-common experience by exploring how women respond to a diagnosis of breast cancer. Drawing from interviews, in which women describe their journeys from diagnosis through treatment and recovery, Julia A. Ericksen explores topics, ranging from women's trust in their doctors to their feelings about appearance and sexuality.
https://www.amazon.com/Taking-Charge-Breast-Cancer-Ericksen/dp/0520252926/?tag=2022091-20
2008
(In "Dance With Me", Julia Ericksen, a competitive ballroo...)
In "Dance With Me", Julia Ericksen, a competitive ballroom dancer herself, takes the reader onto the competition floor and into the lights and the glamour of a world of tanned bodies and glittering attire, exploring the allure of this hyper-competitive, difficult and often expensive activity.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NI3C04/?tag=2022091-20
2011
Julia Ann Ericksen was born on November 24, 1941, in England. She is a daughter of Harry Troughton Smith, an engineering fitter, and Kathleen (Coates) Smith, a shop assistant.
In 1964, Julia received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of London. The following year, in 1965, she attained a Master of Arts degree from the University of Michigan. Then, Ericksen continued her education at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating with a Doctor of Philosophy degree in 1976.
In 1976, Julia joined Temple University in Philadelphia as an Assistant Professor. Later, she was promoted to the post of a Professor of Sociology at the same university. In addition, she served as a member of board of directors of the Philadelphia Theatre Company.
Besides, Ericksen has penned several books, including "Kiss and Tell: Surveying Sex in the Twentieth Century" (1999), "Taking Charge of Breast Cancer" (2008) and "Dance With Me: Ballroom Dancing and the Promise of Instant Intimacy" (2011).
Currently, Julia is a Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Temple University.
(In "Dance With Me", Julia Ericksen, a competitive ballroo...)
2011(Vividly showcasing diverse voices and experiences, this b...)
2008("Kiss and Tell" chronicles the history of sex surveys in ...)
1999
Quotations:
"I became interested in sexual behavior surveys, when I read in the "Chronicle of Higher Education", that the federal government had decided to withhold funding from a large national survey of sexual behavior. Since this survey had been designed to see if Americans were engaging in the kinds of risky sexual practices, which could lead to a widespread AIDS epidemic, I wanted to understand, why it was still so difficult to talk about sex. This took me through a fascinating journey, involving political figures, researchers and the discovery of about seven-hundred-fifty surveys of sexual behavior, taken over a hundred-year period."
"I write because I think I have something to say. The history of sexual behavior surveys is complex. These surveys show us the changing anxieties of Americans over a century. I believe I have the ability to make complex issues clear and accessible, and that in doing so I am making a contribution."
"When I write, I complete my first draft quickly. It is important to me to get a version of what I want to say down, even if it is flawed. At this stage I do not worry about finding the right word or phrase. I then read the material carefully and do rough editing. I then reorganize and return to the editing again. I rewrite many times."
Julia is a member of the International Academy of Sex Research, American Sociological Association and Population Association of America.
Julia married Eugene Pennell Ericksen on April 7, 1966. Their marriage produced three children - Polly Joanna, Andrew Robert and Monica Amanda Jane.