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James S. Coleman publication distribution in Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where James S. Coleman sits on this spectrum.

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44 publications 570+

This scientist: 327 publications — 91st percentile

91% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 570 publications or more.

James S. Coleman D-index placement in Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Social Sciences and Humanities scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where James S. Coleman sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 79 D-Index — 95th percentile

95% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 100 D-Index or more.

Overview

James S. Coleman was affiliated with the University of Chicago in the United States. Their research primarily focused on the field of Engineering, with specific attention to Building and Construction. Additionally, they contributed to areas within General Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Geology.

Their recent publications reflect a diverse body of work crossing various interdisciplinary topics and venues. These publications include:

  • "Considering Equality, Equity in Biology Instruction," 2022, published in The American Biology Teacher
  • "Automation in the Field: SurveyLink," 2022, published in Technology|Architecture + Design
  • "Small Robots and Big Projects," 2021, published in ACADIA quarterly

James S. Coleman collaborated with several frequent co-authors during their career, including:

  • Nathan Barnes
  • Tim Wilson
  • Maria Yablonina

Their research topics spanned a range of subjects focused on innovations in education and technical applications, including:

  • Diverse Educational Innovations Studies
  • 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
  • BIM and Construction Integration
  • 3D Modeling in Geospatial Applications

Publication venues in which Coleman frequently appeared comprised:

  • The American Biology Teacher
  • Technology|Architecture + Design
  • ACADIA quarterly

Their work addressed technological and methodological advances such as automation tools in fieldwork, integration of building information modeling (BIM) in construction, and educational equity considerations in biological sciences. The utilization of 3D technologies and surveying methods to support cultural heritage and construction projects also featured prominently in their contributions.

James S. Coleman's academic output reflected interdisciplinary approaches incorporating engineering principles with educational innovation and applied technology. Their collaborations and publication record indicate active engagement in both technical design and pedagogical studies.

Best Publications

  • Foundations of Social Theory

    James Samuel Coleman

  • Social Capital in the Creation of Human Capital

    James S. Coleman

  • Equality of Educational Opportunity

    James Samuel Coleman

  • The Adolescent Society: The Social Life of the Teenager and Its Impact on Education

    James Samuel Coleman;John Wallace Claire Johnstone;Kurt Jonassohn

  • Equality of Educational Opportunity.

    Leonard A. Marascuilo;James S. Coleman;Ernest Q. Campbell;Carol J. Hobson

  • The Politics of the Developing Areas

    Gabriel Abraham Almond;James Smoot Coleman

  • The Adolescent Society

    James Samuel Coleman

  • High school achievement : public, Catholic, and private schools compared

    James Samuel Coleman;Thomas Hoffer;Sally Kilgore

  • The Diffusion of an Innovation Among Physicians

    James Coleman;Elihu Katz;Herbert Menzel

  • Social Theory, Social Research, and a Theory of Action.

    James S. Coleman

  • Introduction to Mathematical Sociology

    James Samuel Coleman

  • Nigeria: Background to Nationalism

    James Smoot Coleman

  • Union Democracy: The Internal Politics of the International Typographical Union

    Seymour Martin Lipset;Martin A. Trow;James Samuel Coleman

  • Medical Innovation: A Diffusion Study.

    David Mechanic;James S. Coleman;Elihu Katz;Herbert Menzel

  • Handlungen und Handlungssysteme

    James S. Coleman

  • Families and Schools

    James S. Coleman

  • Introduction to Mathematical Sociology.

    Leslie Kish;James S. Coleman

  • Public and Private High Schools: The Impact of Communities

    James Samuel Coleman;Thomas Hoffer

  • THE CONCEPT OF EQUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY.

    James S. Coleman

  • Equality And Achievement In Education

    James Samuel Coleman

  • Medical Innovation: A Diffusion Study.

    Christopher Sower;James S. Coleman;Elihu Katz;Herbert Menzel

  • Equality of Educational Opportunity.

    Robert J. Havighurst;James S. Coleman;Ernest Q. Campbell;Carol J. Hobson

Frequent Co-Authors

Gabriel A. Almond
Gabriel A. Almond Stanford University
Barbara Schneider
Barbara Schneider Michigan State University
Neil J. Smelser
Neil J. Smelser University of California, Berkeley
Elihu Katz
Elihu Katz University of Pennsylvania
Peter H. Rossi
Peter H. Rossi University of Massachusetts Amherst
Robert K. Merton
Robert K. Merton Columbia University
Seymour Martin Lipset
Seymour Martin Lipset George Mason University
Maureen T. Hallinan
Maureen T. Hallinan University of Notre Dame
Sidney Verba
Sidney Verba Harvard University
Siegwart Lindenberg
Siegwart Lindenberg University of Groningen

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