Tim Nelson

I teach sociology at Princeton University. New book with Kathryn Edin and Luke Shaefer: The Injustice of Place.

[𝙼𝚎𝚐𝚊𝚗 𝙺𝚊𝚗𝚐 @kang_megan]

Excited to share new work at #ASA2024 on Monday @ 4pm in the Qual Methods session in 513F.

We draw on interviews with 99 READI Chicago participants as evidence of our hypothesis: trauma is a hidden problem of poverty in America.
@KathrynEdin @m_sendhil @Tijone

[National NAHRO @NAHROnational]

At our lunchtime plenary, sociologists @KathrynEdin and @Tijone, authors of The Injustice of Place (which all #SummerSymposium attendees get a free e-copy of!) discuss their research and findings with NAHRO President @gguyfwha and SVP @hokiesean.

[MDRC @MDRC_News]

When it comes to poverty in America many think about the low-income communities in big cities, reports @DavidMartinDavi @TPRNews.

But in fact, poverty has become entrenched in rural America. https://t.co/eYRoLEwex5

[Tim Nelson @Tijone]

@profshaefer on rural disadvantage in Texas https://t.co/lLjvybItDb

[Zach W. Lambert @ZachWLambert]

This is a level of going viral I haven’t experienced before 😂

[Thomas Horrocks @thomaslhorrocks]

In light of Louisiana’s recent decision to require that the 10 commandments be posted in every public classroom, I’m reminded of this astute observation from Kurt Vonnegut.

[Poetic Outlaws @OutlawsPoetic]

“All literature is contemporary to the reader who knows how to read.”

— Nicolás Gómez Dávila

[Matthew Salganik | @msalganik.bsky.social @msalganik]

This project was the work of a wonderful team. Thanks to my co-authors @IanLundberg1, Rachel Brown-Weinstock, @ClampetSusan, Sarah Pachman, @Tijone, Vicki Yang, @KathrynEdin. Made possible with @FFCWS data!

[Ian Lundberg @IanLundberg1]

Work of a terrific collaborative team! With Rachel Brown-Weinstock, @ClampetSusan, Sarah Pachman, @Tijone, Vicki Yang, @KathrynEdin, @msalganik. Made possible with @FFCWS data!

[National NAHRO @NAHROnational]

Exciting news! We’ve confirmed co-authors of The Injustice of Place, @KathrynEdin and @Tijone to speak at this year’s Summer Symposium. Register now and join us in Chicago for dynamic conversation about the past and future of #affordablehousing!

https://t.co/ZPQg0sWPYI

[Commonweal Magazine @commonwealmag]

On a NEW EPISODE of the podcast, poverty researchers @KathrynEdin, @profshaefer, and @Tijone explain how centuries of resource extraction and racism have impoverished rural regions:
https://t.co/HPY4HB6kSv

[Poverty Research IRP @IRP_UW]

ICYMI, we recently spoke with @profshaefer about his latest book. In it, he and his co-authors use a measure called the Index of Deep Disadvantage that takes into account income, health, and social mobility for a more nuanced profile of communities facing challenges. Listen ▼

[Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman @RepBonnie]

Yesterday, my legislative assistant Raina participated in the "Injustice of Place Book Symposium" at @princeton with @KathrynEdin, @Tijone, and @ProfShaefer to discuss the unseen complexities of extreme poverty. NJ12 is blessed to have such talented & committed poverty fighters.

[Kathryn Edin @KathrynEdin]

Join me along with @profshaefer, @Tijone, @DeatonAngus, @eduwonkette_jen, and more on 4/15 at @princeton for a Book Symposium on #TheInjusticeOfPlace! For more info: https://t.co/mJBm18rifC

[Kathryn Edin @KathrynEdin]

Listen to @profshaefer discuss research in rural communities, valuing people's dignity & #TheInjusticeOfPlace on a recent episode of the Evidence In Action podcast with @swartell of @urbaninstitute !

[Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute @OIGInstitute]

Former Institute advisor @KathrynEdin @Princeton spent years chronicling what life is like for America's poorest families. Now she discusses her work on America's most deeply disadvantaged places and their distinctive economic and social structures: https://t.co/oGpkujVX2v

[Tony Pipa @anthonypipa]

You can see videos & catch up on conversations you might have missed w/Nick Jacobs on The Rural Voter, or @KathrynEdin & @Tijone on The Injustice of Place, at the website for my Reimagining Rural Policy initiative

https://t.co/jOPVgyd48x

[GeneSperling46 Archived @GeneSperling46]

Strongly agree with ⁦@CitizenCohn⁩ —New Flint Anti-Poverty Program Should Be A Model For America | HuffPost Latest News. https://t.co/GBKzRFwMsd

[UKYMartinSchool @UKYMartinSchool]

Next week! Join us for a discussion of The Injustice of Place with @KathrynEdin @profshaefer and @Tijone

https://t.co/F1gaNNP7wI