Dr. Dennis Chong

Biography

Dennis Chong is the Chair Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Southern California. His research primarily focuses on American national politics, with extensive publications on decision-making, public opinion, political psychology, and collective action. He is the author of "Rational Lives," a study that explores the interplay of values, group identification, and social change. Chong also wrote "Collective Action: The Civil Rights Movement," providing a theoretical examination of the dynamics of collective action and significant analysis of the American civil rights movement. His extensive body of work includes numerous journal articles and contributions to edited volumes, illustrating his expertise in political behavior and public opinion dynamics. He has served in various administrative appointments, including Chair of the Department of Political Science, and has been involved with editorial boards and research series on public opinion and political psychology.

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