James T. Payne
Professor
Originally from the Bay Area, after three years in the Army (two in Germany) I began my education at West Valley Community College in Campbell. My B.A. I obtained from U.C. Santa Cruz and my M.A. from San Francisco State University. Continuing my ever northward journey I attended Washington State University for my Ph.D. Again moving north I traveled to Alaska for my research. I spent about two years in Cordova and 16 years in Anchorage. I traveled extensively throughout Alaska conducting different projects. I taught for 8 years at Alaska Pacific University before I came here where I’ve been teaching for 17 years. I am married to Jeri Swenson who was a social worker and clinical therapist. I like to garden, do bonsi, cook, read extensively and travel. I will retire this year and FERP.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology; 1983
- M.A. in Cultural Anthropology; 1975
- B.A. in Pyschology; 1969
Research Interests:
- Food in society and in culture
- Natural disasters
- Fishing
- Fishing communities
- Alaska Natives
Courses Taught:
- Race and Ethnic Relations
- Formal Organization
- Food and Culture in a Global Society
Professional Memberships:
- Pacific Sociological Association
- American Sociological Association
- California Faculty Association