Jack Spencer
Associate Professor // Sociology · College of Liberal Arts · Purdue University
Quick answer: Jack Spencer is Associate Professor // Sociology at Purdue University. Jack Spencer shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Ph.D., Indiana University (1983)
Specialization
public discourse and social problems; deviance and social control
Dr. Spencer joined the Purdue faculty in 1989. He studies public discourse about social problems. His most recent work comprises two threads - how the mass media talked about youth violence in the 1990s and how they talked about homelessness in the 1980s and early 1990s. His recent boo
Research interests
Ph.D., Indiana University (1983)
Specialization
public discourse and social problems; deviance and social control
Dr. Spencer joined the Purdue faculty in 1989. He studies public discourse about social problems. His most recent work comprises two threads - how the mass media talked about youth violence in the 1990s and how they talked about homelessness in the 1980s and early 1990s. His recent book is titled The Paradox of Youth Violence. He has been an active member in professional sociological societies, most notably the Society for the Study of Social Problems and the Midwest Sociological Society – presenting papers, presiding over sessions, and serving on committees.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jack Spencer hiring PhD students at Purdue University?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Jack Spencer's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Ph.D., Indiana University (1983)
Specialization
public discourse and social problems; deviance and social control
Dr. Spencer joined the Purdue faculty in 1989. He studies public discourse about socia.
What does Jack Spencer research?
Ph.D., Indiana University (1983)
Specialization
public discourse and social problems; deviance and social control
Dr. Spencer joined the Purdue faculty in 1989. He studies public discourse about social problems. His most recent work comprises two threads - how the mass media talked about youth viole
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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