I received my B.A. in Japanese Language and Literature in 1983, and M.A. in Comparative Higher Education in 1986 from Beijing University. I received an M.A. in 1990 and a Ph.D in Sociology in January 1994 from Princeton University. Before entering the United States, I worked as a research fellow at Beijing University. I have worked as visiting scholar at the University of Tokyo, Hitotsubashi ...
Professor and Director of the Markets & Management Program
My research is concentrated in two areas in economic sociology: the study of wealth inequality and the study of complex organizations, particularly in China. Both research agendas explore the emergence of social structure and the subsequent effect of social structure on the behaviors of actors. I conduct research in two diverse contexts and on two ...
As a social gerontologist, I investigate complex and pressing problems related to aging through independent research that integrates the perspectives and methodologies of gerontology, sociology, and women’s studies. My research reflects a commitment to the interdisciplinary exploration of aging. Through my research, I investigate and promote health and well-being for older adults. I do this work in four related areas: spirituality, ...
