James Rhodes

Dr. James Rhodes is Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for Social Impact at Hiram College. His research examines urban transformation, deindustrialization, and social inequality, with special focus on Rust Belt communities.

He teaches courses spanning social problems, urban sociology, youth studies, and Rust Belt communities. Recent publications analyze racism and nationalism in contemporary Britain, urban revitalization strategies in post-industrial cities, and inequalities in severe mental illness.

As an editorial board member for Rust Belt Studies and Sociological Research Online, Dr. Rhodes contributes to scholarly discourse on regional economic transitions and their social impacts.