Fredrick Harris, Dean of the Division of Social Science
16 episodes
9 months ago
The Dean's Table is a new podcast series created by Fredrick Harris, Professor of Political Science and Dean of Social Science at Columbia University. The series features distinctive, in-depth conversations between Dean Harris and his colleagues from across the disciplines of the social sciences. Each episode brings listeners a unique perspective on the life, work, and imagination of an accomplished scholar in an intimate, casual setting. New episodes are released regularly, so be sure to follow the series on your preferred podcast distribution network.
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The Dean's Table is a new podcast series created by Fredrick Harris, Professor of Political Science and Dean of Social Science at Columbia University. The series features distinctive, in-depth conversations between Dean Harris and his colleagues from across the disciplines of the social sciences. Each episode brings listeners a unique perspective on the life, work, and imagination of an accomplished scholar in an intimate, casual setting. New episodes are released regularly, so be sure to follow the series on your preferred podcast distribution network.
Professor of International and Public Affairs Ester Fuchs – DT003
The Dean's Table Podcast
35 minutes 58 seconds
6 years ago
Professor of International and Public Affairs Ester Fuchs – DT003
Dean Harris is joined by Ester Fuchs, a leading scholar on the fiscal health of American cities. Ester Fuchs is Professor of International and Public Affairs and Political Science at Columbia University, and the author of the classic text Mayors and Money: Fiscal Policy in New York and Chicago, one of the first books to provide a serious analysis of how cities handle economic crises. In addition to her scholarship in urban politics, Professor Fuchs has spent a significant part of her career as a public servant. From 2001 to 2005, she served as Special Advisor for Governance and Strategic Planning for the mayoral administration of Michael Bloomberg, the 108th Mayor of the City of New York. While at City Hall, Professor Fuchs worked to streamline the delivery of vital human services to city residents.
On The Dean’s Table, Professor Fuchs speaks to the critical economic importance of American cities and how the understanding of their significance has changed in the study of Political Science over the years. She reflects back on her work as a graduate student with leading scholars such as Norman Nie and Paul Peterson. She shares advice for academics who seek to bring their particular skills to City Hall or other forms of public service. And she defines for us what it means to her to be a “pragmatic utopian”.
The Dean's Table Podcast
The Dean's Table is a new podcast series created by Fredrick Harris, Professor of Political Science and Dean of Social Science at Columbia University. The series features distinctive, in-depth conversations between Dean Harris and his colleagues from across the disciplines of the social sciences. Each episode brings listeners a unique perspective on the life, work, and imagination of an accomplished scholar in an intimate, casual setting. New episodes are released regularly, so be sure to follow the series on your preferred podcast distribution network.
