Peter Bearman
Research Interests
Social Network Analysis, Historical Sociology, Health & Population, Qualitative Methodology
Biographical Note
Peter Bearman is Director of the Incite Institute and Cole Professor of Social Science in the Department of Sociology. He co-designed the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health and is a specialist in network analysis and historical sociology. He is author of Doormen (University of Chicago Press, 2005) and with Adam Reich, of Working for Respect: Community and Conflict at Walmart (Columbia University Press, 2018). He is currently co-editor of the Middle Range Series and the Oral History Series at Columbia University Press. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Science, the National Academy of Science, and the National Academy of Medicine. His recent work focuses on the analysis of texts and narratives. He teaches introductory sociology, qualitative research design, research designs, historical sociology, social networks, and classical social theory.
News
Peter Bearman wins 2025 Kohli Prize for Sociology
Peter Bearman elected into the National Academy of Medicine
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced the election of 90 regular members and 10 international members during its annual meeting. Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.
Peter Bearman awarded The Golden Goose Award
Congratulations to Peter Bearman for receiving the Golden Goose Award for his impactful contribution to the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health, a landmark health study on social factors affecting adolecent health and long-term well being.
