Social Sciences

Political scientist David Abernethy has died

An expert in African studies, he was also a leader in faculty governance.

David Abernethy speaks to Faculty Senate
Photo courtesy of Stanford News

What does it mean to be reasonable?

Claude Steele in his office

New book explores the tension that can exist between people of different identities—and how to overcome it

Video content available for Initiative aims to help cities address migration
Tomás Jimenéz speaks at the launch of the institute’s Flourishing Cities Initiative.

Initiative aims to help cities address migration

The front of the Glades County Detention Center

New report examines the failures of a Florida immigrant jail born of a federal–county partnership

Collage of Claude Steele and the cover of his book, Churn

Churn: The Tension That Divides Us and How to Overcome It by Claude Steele, Psychology

Portrait of Brian Knutson

Brain responses to wildlife images may motivate engagement with conservation efforts

Collage of Michelle Jackson and the cover of her book

The Division of Rationalized Labor by Michelle Jackson, Sociology

Collage of Gi-Wook Shin and the cover of his book

The Four Talent Giants by Gi-Wook Shin, Sociology