Social Sciences Division

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.

Pepper Schwartz, sociology professor, gives advice for staying positive in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Associate professor of history, Laurie Marhoefer, discusses what lessons from the US government's management of the AIDS crisis can be applied to the coronavirus pandemic.

Aseem Prakash, political science professor, explains why the methods being used to slow the spread of the coronavirus can't necessarily be used to combat climate change.

Scott Montgomery, international studies lecturer discusses how coronavirus has created a new oil shock, and what its long-term effects could be.

Ian Schnee, undergraduate studies director of philosophy, gives insight on what it's like holding online classes.