Matthew Vaz
Matthew Vaz teaches United State History with a focus on political economy. He specializes in comparative urban history, and the history of crime and policing in urban areas. His current research examines the use of government run lotteries to sever the relationship between illegal gambling and police corruption in New York City and Rio de Janeiro.
Research Interests
U.S. Society
The History of New York City
Education
B.S. Cornell University
M.S. Brooklyn College, City University of New York
M.A. Columbia University
PhD. Columbia University
Source: The City College of New York
Books by Author
Videos
