Experts
Richard Gelles
Dean of The School of Social Policy & Practice, University of Pennsylvania
With the recession and a greater sense of failure among men, a bizarre phenomenon called "familicide" has been on the rise. Read More
Big Think sites down with Dean of the School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania. Read More
In a free-market society, distinguishing between rights and privileges has become a murky and often quarrelsome decision. Here the Dean of Penn’s School of Social Policy, pinpoints our key misconception of the role of social programs. Read More
The Dean of UPenn’s School of Social Policy argues that universal healthcare is basic human entitlement. Read More
About Richard Gelles
Richard Gelles is the Director for the Center for Research on Youth & Social Policy and Co-Director of the Field Center for Children's Policy Practice & Research at the University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of the highly influential text "The Violent Home" among others.