Social Sciences

New book co-edited by political science professor Deborah Avant explains the growing phenomenon of global governance.

New UCI study finds minority dropout rates decrease when more fathers are incarcerated.

Students earn Living Our Values Award for launching UCI Global Brigades, which aims to improve the lives of Hondurans through hands-on projects.

New book by UCI professor Katherine Tate examines factors behind burgeoning ranks of African Americans in Congress.

Justin Richland, associate professor of criminology, law & society, anthropology and law, knew early on that he didn’t want a typical career. He found his niche in the Native American legal system.

UC Irvine sociologist Wang Feng examines the unintended consequences of China’s 30-year-old edict, which has has produced a serious gender imbalance, a ballooning percentage of seniors and a dwindling labor force.

In the past year, UC Irvine students, staff and faculty have stepped up in the face of continuing budget challenges and fee increases with innovation, drive and talent. The result? Research breakthroughs, national honors, global outreach, sports firsts – even a Guinness world record. Here are some top 2010 stories.

Students experience Tibetan culture, meet Dalai Lama in 18-day trek through India.

Catherine Bolzendahl, UC Irvine assistant professor of sociology, studies how Americans define family.

UC Irvine Chancellor Michael Drake welcomes students, faculty and staff to the fall 2010 quarter with a message on leadership excellence.