Dr. Alexander Gourevitch

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alexander H. Gourevitch is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Brown University. He completed his Ph.D. in Political Science at Columbia University in 2010. His research interests are diverse and include the history of political economic thought, theories of freedom, the dynamics of strikes and injustice, the role of work and leisure in society, Marxism, rights theory, republicanism, and democratic theory. Additionally, he has contributed to political commentary through various publications such as Jacobin, Dissent, and Salon. His scholarly work includes several notable articles exploring topics such as labor republicanism, environmentalism, and human rights. Gourevitch's teaching portfolio encompasses a range of subjects including Introduction to Political Thought, Injustice, and Classics of Political Economy. He has also held academic positions at McMaster University and served as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at Brown University's Political Theory Project as well as a College Fellow at Harvard University.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Political Science.

Assistant Professor

— Present

McMaster University •

Teaching and research engagement within the political science department.

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

— Present

Brown University Political Theory Project •

Worked on various political theory projects.

College Fellow

— Present

Harvard University •

Engaged in teaching and research in political theory.

Courses

Introduction to Political Thought Injustice Classics of Political Economy Political Theory Economy Freedom, Work, Leisure Politics Socialism Senior Honors Thesis Preparation Proseminar Political Theory Disobedience Resistance Social Political Thought Necessity, Labor, Freedom

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics