Charles Hanna, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Sociology Department

Office: 512 College Hall
412.396.6492
hanna@duq.edu

Dr. Hanna has been a faculty member at Duquesne University since 1984. Prior to coming to Duquesne he was a post-doctoral fellow, project director, researcher and visiting faculty member at Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has been a member of the faculty of the Graduate Center for Social and Public Policy since its inception.

Education

B.A., University of Pittsburgh, Sociology, 1972
M.A., Kent State University, Sociology, 1973
Ph.D., Kent State University, Sociology, 1978

Research, Publications and Service

Dr. Hanna's research interests have centered on basic, recurring, social processes including evaluation, complaint, social deviation, crime and punishment. Most recently, he completed evaluation research on a program to identify, intervene and prevent law violations by at-risk youth and, with Doug Harper, has examined tailgating as a use of public space. Hanna's research efforts have led to publications in Addictive Behaviors and Qualitative Sociology and he has co-edited a book, Electric Utility Load Management: Marketing Strategies and Tactics (Rowman and Alleheld, 1985).

Statement

I want our students to understand how evaluation research can contribute to social and public policy. I encourage and will assist students who wish to evaluate various dimensions of social and public policies and practices.