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Colin J. Beck is a Professor of Sociology and Vice Chair of International Relations at Pomona College, part of The Claremont Colleges. He has been affiliated with Pomona since 2009 and holds additional roles in the International Relations Program. His research focuses on revolutionary waves, political violence, and transnational sociology, with notable contributions to understanding how social movements evolve and interact globally.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Sociology, Stanford University (2009)
- Master of Arts in Sociology, Stanford University (2002)
- Bachelor of Arts, Lewis & Clark College (2000)
Beck’s work examines the interplay between revolutions, radicalism, and terrorism, often using comparative frameworks. Key themes include the cultural and structural origins of revolutionary waves, the media’s role in labeling militant groups, and the transnational diffusion of human rights norms in constitutions. His award-winning 2015 book, Radicals, Revolutionaries, and Terrorists, synthesizes historical and contemporary case studies to explore radical political movements.
His recent projects include a meta-analysis of revolution studies methodologies and investigations into corruption grievances in modern revolutions. Beck has received recognition for both his research and teaching, including the ASA Outstanding Article Award (2015) and multiple teaching honors from Stanford University.
At Pomona, he teaches courses on global systems, sociological theory, and social movements. His collaborative work extends to co-editing volumes like On Revolutions: Unruly Politics in the Contemporary World (2022), which reimagines theoretical approaches to revolution studies.
