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Patrick Heller is the Lyn Crost Professor of Social Sciences and the Director of the Saxena Center for Contemporary South Asia at the Watson School of International and Public Affairs at Brown University, where he holds a joint appointment in the Department of Sociology. Heller's primary research focus is on the comparative study of social inequality and democratic deepening. He has authored significant works including 'The Labor Development: Workers Transformation Capitalism Kerala, India' and co-authored several influential texts such as 'Social Democracy in the Global Periphery' and 'Bootstrapping Democracy: Transforming Local Governance in Civil Society in Brazil.' His research interests include urban governance and citizenship, particularly in Brazil, South Africa, and India, where he examines how municipalities can foster inclusive development. Heller has contributed to numerous articles on urbanization, social movements, and development policy, and is involved in collaborative projects that address the intersection of citizenship and urban governance in the Global South.
Department: Department of Economics