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Professor Theda Skocpol FBA

Analyses socio-political transformations in historical and cross-national perspective, including revolutions and social movements; evolution of US social policies and voluntary associations; and contemporary US party polarisation and Republican radicalisation
Headshot of Professor Theda Skocpol FBA (credit Martha Stewart)
Fellow type
International Fellow
Year elected
2023
Subjects
Politics, Social Sciences, Sociology
Sections
Political Studies: Political Theory, Government and International Relations
Website
https://sociology.fas.harvard.edu/people/theda-skocpol

Current post

Harvard University Victor S. Thomas Professor of Government and Sociology

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