Dr. Bill Winders

Professor

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Biography

Bill Winders is a Professor in the School of History and Sociology at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He received his PhD in Sociology from Emory University in 2001. Specializing in areas such as political sociology, social movements, world economy, and inequality, Winders has authored several notable books and articles. His book, 'Politics of Food Supply: U.S. Agricultural Policy and the World Economy,' published by Yale University Press in 2009, explores how political coalitions among farmers and regional divisions influenced agricultural policy from the 1920s to the early 21st century. His research has won several accolades, including the 2011 Book Award from the Political Economy World-System section of the American Sociological Association and the Bernstein & Byres Prize for his article in the Journal of Agrarian Change. His current research projects focus on the global meat industry and food crises within the world economy, highlighted during the significant food price rise of 2007-2008. With extensive teaching experience, he covers courses on sociology, development, and research methods.

Research Interests

Awards

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Political Economy World-System Book Award

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Bernstein & Byres Prize

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Hesburgh Teaching Fellow

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E. Roe Stamps, IV, Excellence-in-Teaching Award

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Class of 1969 Teaching Fellowship

Courses

HTS-1001: Intro to History, Technology, & Society HTS-2018: Food and Society HTS-2101: Research Methods HTS-2823: Special Topics HTS-3064: Sociology of Development HTS-3068: Social Movements HTS-4005: Seminar in History HTS-4013: Seminar in Sociology HTS-4091: Seminar in Global Issues HTS-4699: Undergraduate Research HTS-7001: Sociohistorical Analysis HTS-7002: Research & Writing Seminar HTS-8803: Special Topics SOC-1101: Introduction to Sociology

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.