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Sociology

Sociology Faculty

Obach, Brian

B.A. 1989, State University of New York at Albany
Ph.D. 2000, University of Wisconsin, Madison


Chair

Department: Sociology
Office: JFT 516A
Phone: (845) 257-3447
E-mail: obachb@newpaltz.edu
Website

Office Hours

MR11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
T10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

And by appointment

Teaching Interests

He teaches courses on social movements, environmental sociology, social statistics and political economy.

Research/Creative Activity

His research interests include social movements, political economy, and environmental sociology. He is currently writing a book about the organic agriculture movement based on a study funded by the National Science Foundation.

Publications

He is the author of several articles and a book entitled, Labor and the Environmental Movement: The Quest for Common Ground (MIT Press 2004).

Committee Memberships & Professional Organizations

He serves on the campus Sustainability Committee and is active with the faculty union.