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Christine Chin is a Professor at the School of International Service, American University. She specializes in the political economy of transnational migration, Southeast Asian studies, and intercultural relations. Her research examines global tourism, cruise industry labor dynamics, and gender dimensions of migration. She holds a PhD from American University.
- Education: PhD, American University
Her research interests focus on the intersection of migration, global capital flows, and cultural transformation. Key works include Cosmopolitan Sex Workers (2013) and Cruising in the Global Economy (2008), which analyze labor practices in global industries. She has received multiple teaching awards, including the 2010 Outstanding Teaching Award for Full-Time Faculty.
Her recent publications explore cruise ship labor regimes and transnational migrant experiences in urban economies. She teaches courses such as 'Intercultural Relations' (SIS-642) and 'Global Migration' (SISU-106).
- Awards:
- ASA Distinguished Book Award (2015)
- ISA Yale H. Ferguson Award (2015)
- AU Scholar-Teacher of the Year (2014)
Dr. Chin’s work bridges political economy and cultural studies, addressing contemporary global challenges in migration governance and labor rights.
