Dr. Cockerham's research and teaching interests include Medical Sociology, Transnational Studies of Health, and Health Lifestyles. He is the author of several recent publications as well: Cockerham, William C. 2011. “The Sociology of Health in a Globalized World.”  Special Issue of Politica y Sociedad (Politics and Society) 48:69-82.  (Madrid, Spain); Cockerham, Geoffrey B. and William C. Cockerham. 2010. Health and Globalization. Cambridge, UK: Polity.