Flynn, III, Clifton P.

Program Manager I

Dr Flynn teaches a variety of sociology courses, including Sociology of Families, Individual and Society, Research Methods, and Animals and Society. He has published several articles in the areas of human-animal studies, family violence, and corporal punishment of children. Currently, his research examines human-animal interaction, with a focus on animal abuse and its relationship to family violence. His most recent book is titled Understanding Animal Abuse: A Sociological Analysis.

Biographical Profile

College
University of SC Upstate
Department
UPS Soc CJ Women St

International Activity

International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Other (International Conference and symposium on animal abuse and human violence, criminology)
Countries
England Wales
Description
Invited paper presentation - International Conference on the Link between Animal Abuse and Human Violence. Resulted in chapter in edited book comprised of contributions from conference participants. Symposium on criminology and animals in the United Kingdom - resulted in journal article in special issue on animal abuse comprised of contributions from symposium participants.
Institution/Entity
Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics; University of Cardiff
Institutional Focus Areas
Social Sciences
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
No
Speaks Non-English Language
No

Interest Background

Do you include students in your research?
None
Interest Keywords
animal abuse, animal cruelty, human-animal studies, violence to animals, anthrozoology, family violence, pet abuse
Institutional Focus Areas
Social Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
human-animal studies (anthrozoology), animal abuse

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
1988 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Ph.D. Family Studies, Minor: Statistics
08/1982 - 08/1983 University of North Carolina Greensboro, North Carolina M.S. Child Development and Family Relations
08/1975 - 05/1979 Davidson College Davidson, North Carolina B.A. Psychology

Memberships & Professional Activities

Dates Type Description Institution/Entity
Present Membership Member American Sociological Association (ASA)
Present Membership Member Society and Animals Institute
Present Membership Member International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ)

Positions & Appointments

Dates Description Institution/Entity
08/1988 - 07/1992 Assistant Professor of Sociology USC Upstate
08/1992 - 07/1997 Associate Professor of Sociology USC Upstate
08/1997 - Present Professor of Sociology USC Upstate
08/2008 - 04/2013 Dept. Chair, Sociology, Criminal Justice, & Women's Studies USC Upstate
Present Professor, Sociology; Assoc. VC for Academic Affairs University of South Carolina Upstate

Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships

Dates Type Description Foundation/Entity
2001 Award Best New Animals and Society Course Humane Society of the United States
2002 Award Annual Award for Scholarly and Creative Pursuits USC Upstate
2009 Award Annual Award for Scholarly and Creative Pursuits USC Upstate
2008 Honor Fellow Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics
2010 Honor Fellow, Institute for Human-Animal Connection Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver
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