Professor Dr. Bill Winders

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.

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