 Ivani Vassoler-Froelich |
By Georgie Fu
SUNY Fredonia’s Associate Professor of Political Science Ivani Vassoler-Froelich is part of a trio which has released the book, “The Geography, Politics, and Architecture of Cities: Studies in the Creation and Complexification of Culture.” Dr. Vassoler-Froelich served as co-editor and contributed to the urban planning policy and politics portion of the book with her article, “A Catalyst for Change: The Role of City Organizations in the Process of Urban Reform.”
The book was published this month by Edwin Mellen Press, a Lewiston, N.Y. niche publisher of specialized scholarly research in humanities and social sciences, and focuses on a variety of disciplines of urbanism. It represents a slice of the variety that characterizes urbanism literature, providing a refreshing vision. The book is co-edited by Vassoler-Froelich, former SUNY Fredonia faculty member Michael McAdams, and Jesus Trevino-Cantu.
Vassoler-Froelich, who specializes in international politics, serves as the coordinator of the international studies program at SUNY Fredonia. Her research areas cover urbanization and environmental sustainability in Latin America, urban governance in Brazil, and inter-American relations. Her previous published works include, “Urban Brazil: Visions, Afflictions and Governance Lessons (Cambria Press 2008),” a report on urban planning and politics in Mexico City, as well as articles in political science, urban affairs and history journals. Before joining SUNY Fredonia, she worked for the BBC, Deutsche Welle radio services, and several key Brazilian media outlets, and on consulting projects for the European Union and the World Bank.
Vassoler-Froelich holds a doctoral degree in government and politics from the University of Maryland, a master’s degree in international relations from the University of San Diego, and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the School of Social Communication in São Paulo, Brazil.
To learn more, contact Dr. Vassoler-Froelich at ivani.vassoler@fredonia.edu or 716-673-3887.
