Research Bio
Neil Fligstein's research involves political economy, economic sociology, organizational theory, and stratification. He is currently studying the ways that different businesses are responding to the pressures to do something about climate change.
Research Expertise and Interest
sociology
In the News
Despite drift toward authoritarianism, Trump voters stay loyal. Why?
Nine UC Berkeley faculty members elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Nine UC Berkeley faculty members have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, bringing to 234 the total number of faculty now members of one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious honorary societies.
Teaching
Field Study in Sociology [SOCIOL 197]
Advanced Research Seminar [SOCIOL 292]
Advanced Research Seminar [SOCIOL 292]
Independent Study for Graduate Students in Sociology [SOCIOL 295]
Directed Dissertation Research [SOCIOL 296]
Individual Study and Research [SOCIOL 299]
Professional Training: Teachers [SOCIOL 301]
Professional Training: Research [SOCIOL 401]
Individual Study for Master's Students [SOCIOL 601]
Individual Study for Doctoral Students [SOCIOL 602]
Independent Study for Graduate Students in Sociology [SOCIOL 295]
Directed Dissertation Research [SOCIOL 296]
Individual Study for Doctoral Students [SOCIOL 602]