Michael Hughes (sociologist)
Michael Hughes | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Sociologist and academic |
| Academic background | |
| Education | BA., Sociology MA., Sociology PhD., Sociology |
| Alma mater | University of Alabama Vanderbilt University |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
Michael Hughes is a sociologist and academic. He is professor emeritus of Sociology at Virginia Tech.
Hughes' research focuses on mental health and race, exploring the relation between social factors, individual experiences, racial attitudes, and cultural influences. He is the author of numerous research articles and three books including Sociology: The Core, and Inside Sociology. Among other honors, he was added to the Roll of Honor by the Southern Sociological Society in 2020. As of September 2023, his work has received more than 48,000 citations.
Hughes was the President of the Southern Sociological Society (2004–2005). He was also Editor of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior.