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 Michael Hout sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 211 publications — 68th percentile
68% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 570 publications or more.
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 Michael Hout sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 54 D-Index — 73rd percentile
73% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 100 D-Index or more.
Michael Hout is affiliated with New York University in the United States and conducts research primarily within the social sciences. They have a substantial publication record with a focus on sociology and political science, as well as related subfields including health, political science and international relations, gender studies, and clinical psychology.
Their research addresses several key topics including:
Michael Hout's recent papers illustrate the breadth of their research interests. Notable publications include:
Frequent publication venues for Hout include:
Collaboration has played an important role in Hout's work. Frequent co-authors include Paula England, Fangqi Wen, Erik Wang, David B. Grusky, and Hans-Peter Blossfeld. These partnerships have contributed to a consistent output of research in the fields mentioned above.
Recognition of Michael Hout's contributions includes several awards and fellowships: they were named a Fellow of the American Academy of Political and Social Science in 2018, elected Member of the National Academy of Sciences in 2003, became a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1997, and were a Fellow of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation in 1985.
Adrian E. Raftery;Michael Hout
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Claude S. Fischer;Michael Hout;Martín Sánchez Jankowski;Samuel R. Lucas
Claude S. Fischer;Michael Hout;Martín Sánchez Jankowski
Michael Hout;Harvey S Rosen
Michael Hout;Claude S. Fischer
Michael Hout
Michael Hout;Thomas A. DiPrete
Claude S. Fischer;Michael Hout
Mike Hout;Clem Brooks;Jeff Manza
Michael Hout;Clem Brooks;Jeff Manza
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Theodore P. Gerber;Michael Hout
Michael Hout;Claude S. Fischer
Claude S. Fischer;Gretchen Stockmayer;Jon Stiles;Michael Hout
Jeff Manza;Michael Hout;Clem Brooks
Michael Hout;Andrew Greeley;Melissa J. Wilde
Theodore P. Gerber;Michael Hout
Emily Beller;Michael Hout
Michael Hout;Andrew M. Greeley
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