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Gregory Hooks is a Professor of Sociology at McMaster University, where he teaches courses in contemporary sociological theory, environmental sociology, and community-based research. His academic career spans multiple research domains with a particular focus on environmental issues, spatial inequality, and the sociology of war and militarism.
His educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Arts Individualized Major from Kent State University
- Master's in Rural Sociology from Ohio State University
- PhD in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison
Professor Hooks' research centers on the intersection of environment, space, and power structures. He has made seminal contributions to the development of 'treadmill theory,' examining how military production creates environmental destruction in marginalized communities designated as 'national sacrifice areas.' His work on spatial inequality explores how geographic location shapes economic opportunity and social outcomes, particularly at subnational scales. He has conducted important research on the environmental impacts of militarism, prison systems, and border enforcement policies, often connecting these to broader questions of social justice and inequality.
His scholarly output demonstrates a consistent trajectory examining how political economic structures shape environmental outcomes and spatial patterns of inequality. Recent work has increasingly focused on the connections between military spending and climate change, as well as the spatial dimensions of pandemic vulnerabilities. His research combines theoretical innovation with empirical rigor across multiple scales of analysis, contributing significantly to environmental sociology and political economy.
Professor Hooks has taught numerous courses including Introduction to Contemporary Sociological Theory (SOCIOL 2LL3), Meeting the Challenge of a Changing Climate (SOCIOL 4NN3), and Participatory and Community-Based Social Research (SOCIOL 723). His work has been widely cited and referenced across academic and policy domains, demonstrating significant scholarly impact.
