Social Sciences Division

Professor of international studies, David Bachman, explains how the coronavirus and China's response to it have heightened political tensions between China and the US.

Aseem Prakash, political science professor, details the inequities involved in coronavirus prevention policies.

Anthropology professor Steven Goodreau's "Plagues and Peoples" course took on heightened relevance when the coronavirus emerged.

American Indian Studies lecturer Tami Hohn has brought the Southern Lushootseed language to life for a new generation of students on the land where the language was originally spoken.

Associate professor of political science Christopher Adolph explains why state officials have been taking a large leadership role in preventing the spread of coronavirus.

Christopher Adolph, associate professor of political science, discusses how republican governors were more likely to delay COVD-19 social distancing measures.

Christopher Adolph, associate professor of political science, explains why states with Republican governors are more likely to delay coronavirus prevention measures.

Katherine Beckett, professor of sociology, discusses how special circumstances can lead to increased transmission of the coronavirus in Washington's jails and prisons.

Christopher Adolph, associate professor of political science, explains why states with Republican governors have tended to be slower in taking action against the coronavirus.

Christopher Adolph, associate professor of political science, explains why states with Republican governors have tended to be slower in taking action against the coronavirus.

Aseem Prakash, political science professor, explains the similarities between coronavirus politics and climate politics.

Margaret O'Mara, history professor, explains the long-term effects the coronavirus epidemic could have on how we view big government.

Scott Radnitz, associate professor of international studies, discusses government intervention in the coronavirus pandemic.

Margaret O'Mara, history professor, discusses the Defense Protection Act and other extreme measures the US government could take to manage the coronavirus pandemic.

Stevan Harrell, professor emeritus of anthropology, explains why Taiwan has been so effective at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.