Heidi Ballard, Ph.D.
Associate Professor | Otterbein University
Westerville, OH, UNITED STATES
An expert in classical and contemporary sociological theory, global social change and development, and environmental sociology.
Biography
Dr. Ballard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, Criminology and Justice Studies. She received her Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. Her graduate work emphasized social theory and global development issues, with a regional emphasis on Latin America. Areas of expertise include classical and contemporary sociological theory, global social change and development, and environmental sociology. Issues of social justice are of special interest in her work. Courses currently taught include classical social theory, contemporary social theory, racial and ethnic relations, global social change, environmental sociology, and urban sociology.
Areas of Expertise (5)
Global Sociology
Social Change
Environmental Justice
Global Health
Environmental Sociology
Accomplishments (3)
Martin Luther King Jr. Faculty Peace and Justice Award
2010
Excellence in Education Faculty in Ohio, Ohio Magazine
2010
Outstanding Teaching Award, University of New Mexico
1996
Education (3)
University of New Mexico: Ph.D. 1996
University of New Mexico: M.A. 1990
The Ohio State University: B.A. 1986
Affiliations (2)
- Member, Association of Humanist Sociology
- Member, American Sociological Association
Links (1)
Selected Articles (2)
A Review of The Theory Toolbox: Critical Concepts for the Humanities and Social Sciences, in Contemporary Sociology
Contemporary Sociology: A Journal of Reviews
Heidi Ballard
2005 One of the greatest pedagogical challenges for those teaching even the most fundamental concepts of social theory is getting most students to recognize the value of critically analyzing society and culture. In a world where the power of media to shape human perception looms ever larger, and the willingness to employ critical thinking for civic engagement seems challenged at best, the task of teaching even basic theoretical constructs to enable meaningful social analysis is daunting.
Zygmunt Bauman: Prophet of Postmodernity
Contemporary Sociology
Heidi Ballard
2002 A Review of Zygmunt Baumann: Prophet of Postmodernity
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