What Makes a Father?
In a new book, Georgia State anthropology professor Frank L’Engle Williams chronicles the evolution of dad.
Category: Politics, Law & Society
Humble Beginnings
Could humility be the solution to our partisan divide? Associate professor Don Davis investigates whether it may help mitigate an antagonistic political culture.
Decoding the Constitution
Law professor Clark Cunningham is using linguistic analysis to shed light on the original meaning of America’s founding documents.
Clear and Present Danger
At the Center for Research on Interpersonal Violence, Georgia State faculty are helping to stop assaults.
Overlooked No More
Professor Eric Wright recently led a study of homelessness and human trafficking among metro Atlanta youth.
How to Talk About Climate Change
Geosciences professor and outgoing provost Risa Palm investigates how to reach those who oppose action on global warming.
Picturing An End to Homelessness
Social work professor Elizabeth Beck has long grappled with the question: how can we solve America’s homelessness problem? In a new book, she looks to the past for answers.
Into the Breach
As cyber threats ramp up at home and around the world, Georgia State researchers are working to uncover how online criminals operate — and how to keep people, businesses and governments safe.
The Myth of Originalism
In a new book, law professor Eric Segall examines the contentious doctrine of “originalism” — the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution that claims to follow the document’s original meaning — and how it’s evolved from judicial theory to political weapon.
Buyer Beware
Rent-to-own financing practices have long preyed on minority homebuyers. And according to professor Dan Immergluck, they’re making a comeback in African-American neighborhoods.