Thursday, January 26, 2012
Dr. Jill Jones, University of Nevada School of Social Work Emeritus Professor, visited Seattle in January 2012 to discuss her new book, Casino Women: Courage in Unexpected Places, co-authored with colleague Dr. Susan Chandler. With many references to health and safety conditions, the book presents research and provides insight on the work environment of female workers in the casino and hospitality industry in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada. Dr. Jones spoke at University Book Store and gave a lecture at the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Environmental Health Seminar.