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PAST DIRECTORS: DOUG MCADAM (2001-2005)
Prior to becoming Director, Doug McAdam,
a sociologist,
had been on the faculties of
University
of
Arizona and
Stanford
University, returning
to Stanford in 2005. He is a renowned expert
on social movements and contentious politics. He is the author or
co-author of
eight books and more than 50 articles; among his best known works are
Political Process and the Development of Black Insurgency, 1930-1970; Freedom
Summer; and Dynamics of Contention, with Sid Tarrow and
Charles
Tilly. He was elected to membership in the
American
Academy of Arts and
Sciences in
2003.
Dr. McAdam pursues a vigorous research agenda.
Current projects include a study of
crime and social disorganization in
Chicago,
a longitudinal analysis of protest events and Congressional
responsiveness to
protestors’ interests, an examination of recent church burnings in the
American
South, and a study of the effects of participation in the national
service
program Teach for
America.
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