Amy Bellone Hite

About the Author

Amy Bellone Hite is a distinguished scholar and author whose work bridges the intersections of global development, economic inequality, and social change. With a PhD in sociology from the University of California, Berkeley, she has dedicated her career to examining how globalization shapes societies, particularly in the Global South. As a professor of sociology at Colby College, Hite's research draws on extensive fieldwork and interdisciplinary insights to challenge conventional narratives of progress and poverty. Her writing is informed by a commitment to social justice, advocating for policies that address structural inequities in an interconnected world. Through her accessible yet rigorous prose, Hite invites readers to rethink the dynamics of development in an era of rapid global transformation.