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Embodying Biodiversity: Sensory Conservation as Refuge and Sovereignty

Terese Gagnon, Shannon Novak

Shannon Novak, professor of anthropology, has contributed to “Embodying Biodiversity: Sensory Conservation as Refuge and Sovereignty” (University of Arizona Press, 2024). The book was edited by Terese Gagnon ’18 M.A. (Anth)/’21 Ph.D. (Anth), a postdoctoral researcher at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

December 23, 2024

See related: Agriculture, Environment, India

Religious Change and Continuity Across Generations: Passing on Faith in Families of Six European and North American Nations

Merril Silverstein, Christel Gärtner, Maria T. Brown
Merril Silverstein, Marjorie Cantor Endowed Professor of Aging Studies and chair of sociology, has edited and contributed chapters to “Religious Change and Continuity Across Generations: Passing on Faith in Families of Six European and North American Nations” (Lexington Books, 2024).
December 19, 2024

The Sources of American Financial Power and its Challengers

Daniel McDowell

“The Sources of American Financial Power and its Challengers,” written by Daniel McDowell, Maxwell Advisory Board Professor of International Affairs, was presented at the third annual forum, hosted by the Gates Global Policy Center in partnership with William & Mary’s Global Research Institute.

December 18, 2024

Reforming the Shadow Carceral State

Brittany Michelle Friedman, Gabriela Kirk-Werner, April D. Fernandes

“Reforming the Shadow Carceral State,” co-authored by Assistant Professor of Sociology Gabriela Kirk-Werner, was published in Theoretical Criminology.

December 16, 2024

The Pursuit of Salvation: Community, Space, and Discipline in Early Medieval Monasticism

Albrecht Diem

The translation, “Someone’s Rule for Virgins,” in Professor Albrecht Diem's “The Pursuit of Salvation: Community, Space, and Discipline in Early Medieval Monasticism” (Brepols, 2021), is currently featured as the Translation of the Month on Feminae: Medieval Women and Gender Index.

December 9, 2024

See related: Europe, Religion

Beyond Social Determinants: Fiscal Determinants of Overdose Death in US Counties, 2017–2020

Zoe Lindenfeld, Diana Silver, Amanda I. Mauri, Michah W. Rothbart

“Beyond Social Determinants: Fiscal Determinants of Overdose Death in U.S. Counties, 2017–2020,” co-authored by Michah Rothbart, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, was published in Social Science & Medicine.

December 6, 2024

Sustainability Spectacle in the Gulf

Natalie Koch

“Sustainability Spectacle in the Gulf,” authored by Professor of Geography and the Environment Natalie Koch, was published in Current History.

December 5, 2024

Driving Under the Influence of Allergies: The Effect of Seasonal Pollen on Traffic Fatalities

Shooshan Danagoulian, Monica Deza

“Driving Under the Influence of Allergies: The Effect of Seasonal Pollen on Traffic Fatalities,” co-authored by Associate Professor of Economics Monica Deza, was published in the Journal of Health Economics.

December 4, 2024

Russian Politics: A Very Short Introduction

Brian Taylor

Professor and Russia expert Brian Taylor offers an up-to-date overview of the key forces that drive Russian politics. This book explores the primacy of the state over society, the role of the “West” in Russian political development, and the effect of the 1991 fall of the Soviet Union on the Russian political and economic system. Published by 
Oxford University Press.

December 3, 2024

Older Adults’ Descendants and Family Networks in the Context of Global Educational Expansion

Rachel Margolis, Mara Getz Sheftel, Haowei Wang, Raeven Faye Chandler, Lauren Newmyer, Ashton M. Verdery

In this paper, Haowei Wang and co-authors examine the socioeconomic bifurcation of adults in midlife and beyond in terms of the existence of descendants and other kin. Published in Population and Development Review.

November 27, 2024

See related: Aging, Child & Elder Care

Local Government Environmental Policy Innovation: Emerging Regulation of GHG Emissions in the Transportation-for-Hire Industry

Austin Zwick, Mischa Young, Zachary Spicer, Karina Freeland

“Local Government Environmental Policy Innovation: Emerging Regulation of GHG Emissions in the Transportation-for-Hire Industry,” co-authored by Assistant Teaching Professor of Policy Studies Austin Zwick and alumna Karina Freeland '23 B.A. (PSt), was published in Sustainability.

November 27, 2024

The Impact of Inflation on Support for Kamala Harris in the 2024 Presidential Election

David Steinberg, Daniel McDowell, Erdem Aytac

“The Impact of Inflation on Support for Kamala Harris in the 2024 Presidential Election,” co-authored by Professor of Political Science Daniel McDowell, was published in SSRN.

November 19, 2024

Political Polarization and Health

Jay J Van Bavel, Shana Kushner Gadarian, Eric Knowles, Kai Ruggeri

“Political Polarization and Health,” co-authored by Professor of Political Science Shana Gadarian, was published in Nature Medicine.

November 19, 2024

Differences in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Between U.S. Civilians and Military Veterans in the Gulf War and Post-9/11 War Eligibility Cohorts: A Research Note

Kevin J. Ortiz Diaz, Scott D. Landes, Shannon M. Monnat
Findings by sociologists Scott Landes and Shannon Monnat show that among both war eligibility cohorts, combat veterans were more likely than nonveterans to report a PTSD diagnosis. Published in Armed Forces & Society.
November 18, 2024

Does the Reference Period Matter When Evaluating the Effect of SNAP on Food Insecurity?

Colleen Heflin, James P. Ziliak

In this paper, Colleen Heflin and co-author examine if protective effects of SNAP against food insecurity are obtained whether using the 30-day or 12-month food insecurity scale. Results indicate comparable average treatment effects across both reference periods. Published in Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy.

November 15, 2024

Race, Representation, and the Legitimacy of International Organizations

David A. Steinberg, Daniel McDowell

Daniel McDowell and co-author explore whether the representation of Black people in international organization leadership positions influences perceptions of legitimacy among Black and white individuals. Published in International Organization.

November 14, 2024

On Continuity and Exceptionality in Our Present Crisis: A Conversation with Silvia Federici

Selina Gallo-Cruz, Chelsea Renea Morton

“On Continuity and Exceptionality in Our Present Crisis: A Conversation with Silvia Federici,” co-authored by Associate Professor of Sociology Selina Gallo-Cruz, was published in Capitalism Nature Socialism.

November 11, 2024

Rising Import Tariffs, Falling Exports: When Modern Supply Chains Meet Old-Style Protectionism

Kyle Handley, Fariha Kamal, Ryan Monarch

“Rising Import Tariffs, Falling Exports: When Modern Supply Chains Meet Old-Style Protectionism,” co-authored by Assistant Professor of Economics Ryan Monarch, was published in American Economic Journal: Applied Economics.

November 11, 2024

Inefficient Concessions and Mediation

Kristy Buzard, Ben Horne

“Inefficient Concessions and Mediation,” co-authored by Associate Professor of Economics Kristy Buzard, was published in the Quarterly Journal of Political Science.

November 4, 2024

Estimated Pulse Wave Velocity Is Associated With a Higher Risk of Dementia in the Health and Retirement Study

Kevin S. Heffernan, Janet M. Wilmoth, Andrew S. London

“Estimated Pulse Wave Velocity Is Associated With a Higher Risk of Dementia in the Health and Retirement Study,” co-authored by sociologists Janet Wilmoth and Andrew London, was published in the American Journal of Hypertension.

October 24, 2024

See related: Aging

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