Dan Brook

Dan Brook is a Senior Lecturer Emeritus in the Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences at San José State University (SJSU). His academic career spans over three decades, during which he has held roles such as Senior Lecturer (1997–2023), instructor at multiple institutions, and researcher. He earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in Sociology from the University of California, Davis, and an M.A. in Political Science from San Francisco State University.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Sociology, University of California, Davis (1997)
• M.A. in Sociology, University of California, Davis (1995)
• M.A. in Political Science, San Francisco State University (1992)
• B.A. in Socio-Political Economy, Clark University (1988)

Research Interests: His work focuses on social change, environmental sustainability, veganism, global justice, and public health. He has authored over 20 books and numerous articles, exploring topics such as climate change, food systems, and mindfulness. His book Eating the Earth emphasizes the environmental impact of food choices and has been translated into multiple languages.

Awards and Recognition:

• Faculty Award for Recognition of Excellence for Service Learning (2016)
• SJSU Alumni Scholar’s Most Influential Professor (2014)
• First Place in Global Lens Photo Contests (2006–2009)
• Recipient of the Merit Award from VegFund (2010)

Advising and Grants: He has advised numerous students on MA theses, supervised research assistants, and led service-learning projects. He received Just-in-Time Funds for Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity in 2017. His work integrates advocacy for sustainable living, veganism, and social justice.

Labs and Teams: Founder of Hands on Thailand, a service-learning program in Chiang Mai, and faculty advisor to the Spartan Veg Club. He collaborates with organizations like the San Francisco Veg Society and Or Shalom Jewish Community on environmental and social justice initiatives.