Tamanna Shah

Education

Ph.D., University of Utah, 2023

M.A. Sociology, Kansas State University, 2012

B.A. Economics, University of Pune, India, 2002

Research and Specialization

• Decolonial Thinking and Postcolonial Studies
• Political Sociology
• Social Movements, Conflict and Human Rights
• Comparative Sociology
• Methodology
• Asia

Abstracts Invited for Upcoming Handbook on the Sociology of Artificial Intelligence

Dr. Tamanna Shah, Assistant Professor of Sociology, recently acquired a book contract with Emerald Publishers for an edited volume titled Handbook on the Sociology of Artificial Intelligence. This forthcoming Handbook will offer an in-depth overview of the major trends in the field, addressing both the societal causes and effects of artificial intelligence. It will systematically explore AI's sociological dimensions, featuring a theory-driven review of recent research and presenting approaches to investigating artificial intelligence as it transforms society, culture, and human relations. This publication aims to bridge disciplinary divides, fostering the interdisciplinary collaboration essential for addressing the complex societal challenges posed by AI. The handbook will serve as an intellectual space for scholars focusing on the sociological aspects of AI, promoting the development of new approaches, schools of thought, and innovative directions in scholarship.

This project is part of her ongoing research to advance our understanding of AI's impact on social structures, identities, and inequalities. As an INVITE Fellow with the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (CTLA) at Ohio University, and having recently completed a fellowship at the AI-enhanced Redesign Institute, Dr. Shah brings a wealth of expertise to this ambitious endeavor.

Dr. Shah invites submissions from scholars and practitioners interested in contributing to this volume. Those with a background in sociology, AI, and related interdisciplinary fields are encouraged to submit abstracts for consideration. This handbook represents a unique opportunity to engage with emerging debates on the role of AI in society and to contribute to a significant academic resource.

For submission details and deadlines, contact Dr. Tamanna Shah at shsht@ohio.edu.

Courses Taught

• SOC 2300: Social Inequalities and Social Change
• SOC 2700: Social Justice

Selected Publications

Shah, Tamanna M. 2021. “Women as ‘sites of gendered politics’: Misogyny of Religions in Armed Conflict.” In Misogyny across Global Media edited by Maria Marron. Rowman and Littlefield.

Shah, Tamanna M. 2020. “Victimization, Cultural Imperatives, and Empowerment of people of color in the United States.” In Global Perspectives on Victimization Analysis and Prevention edited by Ayodele, J. O. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Shah, Tamanna M. 2020. “Women Filmmakers: Sally Potter.” In The International Encyclopedia of Gender, Media, and Communication edited by Karen Ross, I. Bachmann, V. Cardo, S. Moorti and M. Scarcelli. Wiley Publishers.

Shah, Tamanna M. 2020. “Children of Kashmir and the Meaning of Family in Armed Conflict.” In Bringing Children Back into the Family: Relationality, Connectedness and Home (Sociological Studies of Children and Youth, Vol. 27) edited by Sam Frankel and McNamee, pp. 213-216. ASA Section on Children and Youth.

Shah, Tamanna M. 2020. “Best Practices in Skills Implementation: The Indian Story.” In Socio-Economic Perspectives on Vocational Skill Development: Emerging Research and Opportunities edited by U. Okolie, pp. 163-187. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Shah, Tamanna M. 2019. “Social Justice and Change.” In The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Global Security Studies edited by Romaniuk S., Thapa M., Marton P. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham.

Shah, Tamanna M. 2019. “Water Supply and Sanitation: PPP “Good Practices” in India.” In Water Insecurity and Sanitation in Asia edited by E. Seetharam, Eduardo Araral and Naoyuki Yoshino, pp. 128-154. Asian Development Bank Institute.

Shah, Tamanna M. 2019. “Designing Future Livelihoods: The Sustainable Value of Tripura Bamboo Mission.” In Practice and Progress in Social Design and Sustainability edited by K. W. Siu and Y. Wong, pp. 29-47. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

C. M. Reddy and Shah, Tamanna M. 2019. “K-Yan (Knowledge Vehicle): Sustainable Value creation by Design.” In Practice and Progress in Social Design and Sustainability edited by K. W. Siu and Y. Wong, pp. 216-236. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Shah, Tamanna M. 2018. “‘Hand’ Made in India: Tribal Sustainopreneurs of Change and Prosperity.” In Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development Goals edited by Nikolaos Apostolopoulos, Haya Al-Dajani, Diane Holt, Paul Jones and Robert Newbery, pp. 69-83. Emerald Books.

Kryn Freehling Burton and Shah, Tamanna M. 2018. “Rwanda.” In Women’s Lives around the World: A Global Encyclopedia edited by Susan M. Shaw. ABC Clio.

Shah, Tamanna M. 2017. “The Skills Milieu of India: Pathway to Social Inclusion and Decent Work.”

International Journal of Research in Sociology and Anthropology (IJRSA), Vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 16-31.

Shah, Tamanna M. 2016. “Adjustment to Divorce (Spouses).” In The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Family Studies edited by Constance L. Shehan. Wiley Blackwell.

Faizi, A. A. A. and Shah, Tamanna M. 2014. “Contract Farming and Gender Relations in India.” Journal of Land and Rural Studies, 2(2), pp. 191-214.

Shah, Tamanna M. 2013. “Chaos and fear: Creativity and Hope in an uncertain world.” International Sociology, 28(5), pp. 513-517.

Shah, Tamanna M. 2013. “Chaos and fear: Creativity and Hope in an uncertain world.” International Sociology, 28(5), pp. 513-517.

Public Sociology

Shah, Tamanna M. 2021. “Kashmir in the Age of Modi: Democracy Delusions.” In democracyparadox.com 

Shah, Tamanna M. 2019. “The Conundrum of India’s Kashmir Policy.” In Global-is-Asian

Shah, Tamanna M. 2018. “Facilitator Technology.” In Future Net Generation, digitalLearning 

Shah, Tamanna M. 2017. “Textile Hotspots.” In Economic and Political Weekly, Vol 52, Issue 14.