Social Sciences Division

The $3.9 million project, funded by the Laura and John Arnold Foundation, will be the first systematic study of how multiple states implement court-imposed fees.

The book, The Shape of the New: Four Big Ideas and How They Made the Modern World, explores how capitalism, socialism, evolution and liberal democracy broke decisively with the past.

"The past two years of racial unrest have made clear these protests are not going away," writes Megan Ming Francis, assistant professor of political science at the UW.

Voters overwhelmingly chose Russell Wiita, 21, as Sultan’s newest councilman. He is a senior majoring in political science.

This week, the White House and Department of Justice are bringing together researchers at events on the criminal justice system. Two University of Washington sociologists are among the participants.

Professor Saadia M. Pekkanen’s contribution to Forbes scrutinizes the “counterspace” technologies of countries around the world.

The Record brought in a panel to talk about some of the key issues happening in the news around the Thanksgiving holiday. Michael Blake, professor of philosophy at the UW, is interviewed.

In a seven-decade teaching career and in many books and articles, Douglass North, a former UW economics professor, became known for challenging traditional market-based methods of economic analysis.

One of only 13 Fellows elected this year to lifetime appointments, Professor Bajari joins an elite group of economic researchers from around the world.

Dr. North was on the faculty of the University of Washington in Seattle for 33 years.

Have you ever felt like a stranger in your own country? If so, you’re not alone. A poll conducted by the UW Institute for the Study of Ethnicity, Race and Sexuality is referenced.

A passionate advocate for higher education, Thane Cleland, ’87, has been fostering UW community through the Portland Huskies UW Alumni Association Chapter for the past 20 years.

Bill Radke talks with University of Washington history professor Margaret O'Mara about the impact of Microsoft on the economy and culture of the Pacific Northwest.

A female libido pill hit the market in October with less-than-anticipated demand. Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology talks about why that demand may have been low.

The Gates Foundation isn't saying whether profits or ethics led to unloading Exxon, other stocks. Scott Montgomery, lecturer in international studies weighs in.