Sean Safford
Sean Safford is an Assistant Professor of Organizations and Strategy at University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. His new book Why the Garden Club Couldn’t Save Youngstown: the Transformation of the Rust Belt can be purchased here. His research looks at social, technological and economic change, particularly in mature industrial regions. More information here.
Sean:
I really enjoyed the book, particularly because I’m interested in a lot of the work that you discuss in your book. I was actually in Allentown (as my wife and I live in Bryn Mawr, PA now) and it was really interesting driving around.
My personal favorite research question is on first-ring suburbs in the Midwest. While I’m done with my Masters, and not thinking about a Ph.D any time soon, I’m fascinated about how various suburbs (whether streetcar or post-1945) developed in the midwest. I’m sure that a lot of your research can be used to explain some of the transformation of various suburbs since 1970.
Keep up the good writing, and I’m looking forward to hearing more about your work in the future.
Cheers,
Peter Bratt
Peter Bratt
June 8, 2009 at 2:39 am
Thanks Peter! Thats an interesting area to study… stay in touch.
Sean Safford
June 8, 2009 at 11:13 am
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