James DeFilippis
Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy; Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey (U.S.A>Dominican Republic>Italy>England>U.S.A)
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
6 pm - 7:30 pm
Hayes Hall 403
James DeFilippis’ research focuses on the politics and economics of cities and communities. He is particularly interested in the processes of social change, and questions of power and justice in cities. His strives to makes connections; linking disciplines and connecting academic theory and grounded political practice. He has published work in academic journals in a variety of fields, both independently and in collaboration with other authors. He is the author or editor of three books. Professor DeFilippis has also written applied monographs and reports, and his interests extend well beyond the academy and into the practice of concrete political work and policy analyses.