Evan Schofer

Evan Schofer is a Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Irvine, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences. His research focuses on globalization, political participation, education systems, environmentalism, economic inequality, and institutional theory. He is known for his work on world society theory and its implications for global cultural and institutional changes.

He teaches a variety of courses, including advanced statistical methods for social scientists, globalization, and the sociology of education. Schofer organizes the Irvine Comparative Sociology Workshop (ICSW) and maintains a blog on sociological institutionalism and cross-national data analysis (http://worldpolity.wordpress.com).

His research explores how global norms and institutions influence national policies and societal structures. Recent work examines the consequences of populist rule, the role of higher education in global contexts, and environmental activism. He has contributed to understanding the expansion of NGOs and their impact on environmental policies worldwide.

Schofer’s academic activities include advising students and collaborating on interdisciplinary projects. He is a co-author of several influential books, including Science in the Modern World Polity. His work often employs cross-national comparative methods and longitudinal data analysis.