Charles Walton, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Sociology and Criminology Chair
Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminology
Carnegie #111
434.544.8798
walton.c@lynchburg.edu
Degrees/Certifications
Ph.D. Sociology, Virginia Tech (1995)
M.S. Sociology, Virginia Commonwealth University (1988)
B.A. Social Sciences, Virginia Wesleyan College (1986)
2010-2011 Schedule
Fall
MW 3 - 4:15 - Sociological Theory (SOCI 358 B)
TTH 10 - 11:15 - Sociology of Deviance (SOCI 256 A)
TTH 2:30 - 3:45 - Intro to Sociology (SOCI 201 E)
Spring
TTH 10 - 11:15 - Music, Culture, & Representation (SOCI 233 A)
TTH 2:30 - 3:45 - Senior Research Capstone I (SOCI 430A)
TTH 4 - 5:15 - Senior Research Capstone (CRIM 430A)
Interests
Dr. Walton is interested in critical theory, deviance, the sociology of music, and the problem of representation with respect to race, class, and gender.
Recent Professional Activity
Publication, 2011. "Postmodern Theory and Deviance." In C. Bryant (Ed.), Handbook of Deviant Behavior. London: Routlege.
Publication, 2009. “Death-Related Music.” In C. Bryant & D. Peck (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Death and Human Experience. Thousands Oaks, CA.: Sage Publications.
Publication, 2007. “Contemporary Theory.” In P. Shifflett & R. Haija (Eds.), Fundamentals of Sociology: Text and Reader. Kendall Hunt.
Publication, 2007. “The Medicalization of Domestic Violence.” In N. Jackson (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence. New York and London: Routledge.
Paper Presentation, 2010. "Don't Call What You're Wearing an Outfit: Stratification and Authenticity in Popular Music." Presented at the annual meeting of the Southern Sociological Society, April, 2010.
