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John Zinda is an Associate Professor in the Department of Global Development at Cornell University, where he focuses on understanding the intersection of people, environments, and policies. His research examines how communities, particularly those affected by flooding, perceive and respond to risk in relation to social disparities and collective action. Zinda has collaborated with various stakeholders, including community organizations and government entities, to explore strategies for managing flood risks. With a robust interdisciplinary background, he has also worked in China, collaborating with ecologists and social scientists to investigate rural development and environmental conservation. As an instructor, he teaches courses that emphasize environmental sociology and the complexities of human ecological interactions, encouraging students to apply theoretical frameworks to real-world issues and promote social and environmental change.
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