James Rhodes, Ph.D.
Director of Center for Social Impact, Associate Professor of Sociology
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Dr. James Rhodes is an Associate Professor in Sociology at Hiram College and Director of the Center for Social Impact. He teaches a range of core and elective courses in sociology including Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Social Inequality, Youth and Society, and People/Place in the Rust Belt.
Education
- Ph.D., University of Manchester
- M.A., University of Manchester
- B.A., University of Manchester
Research Interests
His teaching and research interests are in the areas of urban studies and deindustrialization. He has a particular fascination in how these issues play out in what are termed ‘Rust Belt’ or legacy cities. He is a member of the Editorial Board for the journals Rust Belt Studies and Sociological Research Online.
Selected Publications
Rhodes, J. (2019) ‘Rust Belt Chic: Deindustrialization, place and urban authenticity’, Journal of Urban Cultural Studies, 6(2).
Rhodes, J. (2019) ‘Revitalizing the neighborhood: The practices and politics of rightsizing in Idora, Youngstown.’ Urban Geography, 40(2): 215-236.
Fun Facts
Outside of academic work, he is a big fan of soccer (especially Manchester City), boxing and music.
