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Revolution in Development: Mexico and the Governance of the Global Economy

Revolution in Development: Mexico and the Governance of the Global Economy

Christy Thornton’s new book, Revolution in Development, should be of interest to scholars of development and international finance, international organizations and multilateralism, US foreign relations, and Latin American studies broadly.

Graduate Student, Alvin Camba, in Nikkei Asia

Graduate Student, Alvin Camba, in Nikkei Asia

Philippines bets on online casinos, e-cockfights as Chinese Flee. Regulator opens up virtual betting, sparking concerns over money laundering.

Sociology Student Focuses Research on Incarcerated Muslim Women

Sociology junior Taharat Sheikh was recently featured for her Woodrow Wilson Fellowship project in Arts & Sciences Magazine. Her project focuses on the role of the faith community in welcoming recently incarcerated Muslim […]

Alexandre White’s Research on Racism and Public Health

When COVID-19 made its appearance, Alexandre White, assistant professor in the department of sociology, quickly sought opportunities to help address questions shaping the responses of the present moment. “Racism has significant […]

Why Did So Many Urban Working-Class Whites Support President Trump?

Andrew Cherlin, Benjamin H. Griswold III Professor of Public Policy, in Contexts.

Poor Families Must Move Often, But Rarely Escape Concentrated Poverty

Poor Families Must Move Often, But Rarely Escape Concentrated Poverty

Stefanie DeLuca, James Coleman Professor of Sociology & Social Policy, in The Hub.

What Trump Really Means When He Tweets “LAW & ORDER!!!”

What Trump Really Means When He Tweets “LAW & ORDER!!!”

Vesla Weaver, Bloomberg Distinguished Associate Professor of Political Science and Sociology, in The Marshall Project

Racial Authoritarianism in U.S. Democracy

Racial Authoritarianism in U.S. Democracy

Vesla Weaver, Bloomberg Distinguished Associate Professor of Political Science and Sociology, in Science Magazine.

Stefanie DeLuca Elected to the Sociological Research Association

Stefanie DeLuca Elected to the Sociological Research Association

Stefanie DeLuca, James Coleman Professor of Social Policy and Sociology, has been elected to the Sociological Research Association (SRA), an honor that recognizes her as one of the most successful […]

U.S. Faces Looming Housing and Homelessness Crisis

U.S. Faces Looming Housing and Homelessness Crisis

Assistant Research Professor, Meredith Greif, in The Hub.