معرفی
Myungji Yang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa. Previously affiliated with the Political Science Department at UH Mānoa (2013-2020), they have held visiting fellowships at USC Korean Studies Institute (2015-16), MaxPo (2019-20), and the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (2020-21). Their research focuses on political sociology, social inequality, and East Asia, emphasizing historical legacies and civil society's role in shaping political dynamics.
Education:
- PhD in Sociology, Brown University, 2012
- MA in Sociology, Yonsei University, South Korea, 2003
- BA in Sociology and Korean Literature, Yonsei University, 2001
Research Interests: Explores the interplay between historical legacies, political institutions, and civil society to analyze political processes. Specializes in South Korea's authoritarian transitions, social movements, and developmental state policies. Utilizes comparative historical and qualitative methodologies.
Publications: Authored From Miracle to Mirage (2018, Cornell University Press) and contributed to journals like Politics and Society, Mobilization, and Urban Studies.
Teaching: Offers courses on global studies, comparative politics, Korean politics, and sociological inquiry.
