Marianne Paiva
M.A., Social Science, California State University, Chico, 2001
B.A., Sociology, California State University, Chico, 1999
Subfields:
Human Impact on the Environment, Sociology of the Environment, Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Services, Social Change and Development
Research Interests and Current Research:
Sociology of Agriculture
Sociology of Community Development
Sociology of the Environment
Sociology of Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Services
International, Regional and Rural Development and Change
Migration Patterns of At-Risk Populations
Teaching Interests:
Introduction to Sociology
Rural Development
Sociology of Agriculture
Sociology of the Environment
Wealth and Inequality
Popular Culture and Media
Sociology of Work and Occupations
Global Change, Social Movements & Population
Power, Wealth, and Inequality
Conference Presentations:
Paiva, Marianne (2009)Remnants of a Community: Bidwell Bar, CA
Pacific Sociological Society’s Annual Conference, San Diego, CA
Paiva, Marianne (2004) A Brief History of EMS in America
Midwest Sociological Society’s Annual Conference,Kansas City, MO
Paiva, Marianne (2002) Professionalization of Paramedics
Pacific Sociological Association Annual Conference, Vancouver, BC
Invited Guest Lectures and Presentations:
Paiva, Marianne (2009) Last Lecture Series. Housing and Food Services: California State University, Chico.
Paiva, Marianne (2008) “Remnants of a Community: Bidwell Bar, CA,” President’s Tour: California State University Chico.
Lennon, Micki [Organizer], Jhaveri, Hemlata [Organizer], & Paiva, Marianne [Invited Faculty]
(2008) “The Faculty Mentor Program and the First-Year Experience”. Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, California State University Chico.
Paiva, Marianne (2007) “The Culture of Paramedics,” California State University Chico.
Paiva, Marianne (2007) “Remnants of a Community: Bidwell Bar, CA,” California State University Chico.
Publications:
Paiva, Marianne. (2011) Breathe: Essays from a Recovering Paramedic. Chico, CA: Memoir Books.
Courses Taught:
Introduction to Sociology
Sociology of Sexuality
Wealth and Inequality
Nationality and Ethnicity
Social Problems
Job Information:
Lecturer, CSU Chico, 2005-present