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.
Dean Harris speaks with Jennifer Lee, Professor of Sociology and a core faculty member at the Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race at Columbia University. Professor Lee is a leading expert on immigration, the new second generation, education, and race relations. She is the author of multiple award-winning books, including The Asian American Paradox (with Min Zhou), Civility in the City: Blacks, Jews and Koreans in Urban America, and The Diversity Paradox: Immigration and the Color Line in 21st Century America (with Frank D. Bean).
On the podcast, Professor Lee reflects on her trajectory through Columbia as both an undergraduate and graduate student, as well as a faculty member. She recalls her work with esteemed sociologists Herbert J. Gans and Robert K. Merton. And she shares her thoughts on contemporary issues facing the Asian American community, including the Tiger Mother thesis and the ongoing affirmative action lawsuit against Harvard University.
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.
