Dr. John Logan

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Biography

John Logan is a distinguished professor of Sociology at Brown University, specializing in urban sociology and spatial analysis. He received his PhD in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley in 1974. His extensive career includes serving as a director of research initiatives focusing on spatial structures within the social sciences and directing the Urban China Research Network. Logan’s research interests center on the political economy of place, neighborhood change, and immigrant integration, particularly in the context of disaster recovery and social vulnerability. He has published substantial works, including co-authoring 'Urban Fortunes: Political Economy of Place' and editing 'Diversity Disparities,' among many others. His ongoing projects analyze trends in American society using data from the 2010 Census and explore the social impacts of hurricanes, particularly in the Gulf Coast region. Logan's academic contributions are recognized internationally, and he has been awarded multiple fellowships and honors in recognition of his scholarly work in sociology and public policy.

Research Interests

Courses

Urban Sociology Spatial Thinking in Social Science Comparative Urban Political Economy Methods of Social Research Spatial Data Analysis Techniques

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