Justin Farrell

About the Author

Justin Farrell is a renowned sociologist and author whose work delves into the intricate intersections of wealth, power, and environmental dynamics in contemporary America. A professor at Yale University, he draws on extensive fieldwork and cultural analysis to illuminate how the ultra-wealthy shape landscapes and societies. In his acclaimed book, Billionaire Wilderness: The Ultra-Wealthy and the Remaking of the American West (Princeton Studies in Cultural Sociology), Farrell explores the profound impacts of billionaire retreats on the American West, blending rigorous scholarship with compelling narratives to reveal hidden social transformations. His research has been featured in leading publications and informs broader discussions on inequality and conservation, making complex sociological insights accessible to a wide audience.