Faculty/Staff John Marx, MA, PhD
John Marx is a professor in the Department of Sociology, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences. He received his PhD in sociology from the University of Chicago.
Marx's research focus has been in the areas of behavioral sciences, sociology of health and illness, and sociology of health services. He has authored numerous journal articles, book chapters, and academic presentations dealing with a variety of sociological issues, especially in the health and public health arena.
His recent research has been in the study of the impact and implications of privatization in public health, including investigation of proponents, resisters, and decision makers concerning privatization.
Recent articles, coauthored with C. Keane and E. Ricci, have reported on research specific to privatization, including perceived outcomes of privatization in local health departments.