art + research + travel
creative and human-centered designs
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data-informed strategies
Research Profile
Lewis Jasen Miles is not just an artist or a sociologist; he is a visionary artist-sociologist who crafts innovative solutions and shapes compelling narratives, all within the realm of art and social science. Explore his work to embark on a journey through the intricate tapestry of human stories and the profound societal forces that shape our world. In particular, his dedication lies in capturing Black life, crafting intricate narratives that resonate with texture and depth.
Lewis possesses a profound fascination with the human experience, delving into the intricacies of how individuals perceive themselves in the world and how they envision concepts like home, place, and the future. With a background in sociology, he bridges the gap between history and the contemporary landscape, offering insightful perspectives on critical facets of society, such as social movements, culture, and the development of modern social and political constructs including citizenship, race, and gender.
Research Areas
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Black mobilities, migration, and travel
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media, art, and cultural processes
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medical sociology, healthcare organizations, organization teams, and work culture
Publications
2021
Hicken, Margaret T., Lewis Miles, Solome Haile, Michael Esposito. “Linking History to Contemporary State-Sanctioned Slow Violence through Cultural and Structural Racism.” The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science.
2020
Valley, T. S., Schutz, A., Nagle, M. T., Miles, L. J., Lipman, K., Ketcham, S. W., Kent, M., Hibbard, C. E., Harlan, E. A., & Hauschildt, K. “Changes to Visitation Policies and Communication Practices in Michigan Intensive Care Units During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
2020
Valley, T.S., Miles, L., Kinni, H, Iwashyna, TJ, Cooke, CR. “Hospital Factors That Influence ICU Admission Decision-Making: An Ethnographic Study of Six Hospitals.” American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
2020
Miles, Lewis. “The Afterlife of Slavery: How Racial Logics Maintain Racial Health Disparities.” Interdisciplinary Association for Population Health Science. [Blog Post]
2020
Hicken, Margaret, Regan Patterson, Lewis Miles, and Dominique Sylvers. “American Landscapes of Racial Dispossession and Control and Population Health Inequities.” Interdisciplinary Association for Population Health Science. [Blog Post]
2019
Balcetis, Emily, Lewis Miles, Kevon Williams, Cristian R. Cortez and E. Blair Cox. “Defying Laws of Impartiality: Biased Perceptions of Personal Control and Their Influence on Juror Decisions in Socially Stigmatized Crimes.” Advances in Psychology Research