Published Work

2014

The Resilience Dividend: Being Strong in a World Where Things Go Wrong

Building resilience—the ability to bounce back more quickly and effectively—is an urgent social and economic issue. Our interconnected world is susceptible to sudden and dramatic shocks and stresses: a cyber-attack, a new strain of virus, a structural failure, a violent storm, a civil disturbance, an economic blow. Through an astonishing range of stories, Judith Rodin shows how people, organizations, businesses, communities, and cities have developed resilience in the face of otherwise catastrophic challenges.

2014

The Power of Impact Investing: Putting Markets to Work for Profit and Global Good

In The Power of Impact Investing, Rockefeller Foundation president Judith Rodin and Margot Brandenburg, two of the foremost experts in the field, explain what impact investing is, how it compares to philanthropy and traditional investments, where opportunities are evolving around the world, and how to get started.

2007

The University and Urban Revival: Out of the Ivory Tower and Into the Streets

In the last quarter of the twentieth century, urban colleges and universities found themselves enveloped by the poverty, crime, and physical decline that afflicted American cities. Spurred by an unprecedented crime wave in 1996, University of Pennsylvania President Judith Rodin knew that the time for urgent action had arrived, and she set a new course of proactive community engagement for her university. Her dedication to the revitalization of West Philadelphia was guided by her role not only as president but also as a woman and a mother with a deep affection for her hometown.

1993

Women and New Reproductive Technologies: Medical, Psychosocial, Legal, and Ethical Dilemmas

Although major breakthroughs in reproductive technology have created dramatic opportunities for many people, they are not without problems. More significant than the question of whether the technologies are “good” or “bad,” however, is for whom they are good, in what instances, and to whom they should be made accessible. These issues can be debated at multiple levels; from the ethical implications, to the social and psychological consequences for society and for the individual, to the legal and medical outcomes. Each chapter highlights a different array of problems and benefits, while emphasizing four major themes: the impact of technology on women’s lives; the role of women; the individual versus society; and the fetus as patient.

1991

Body Traps: Breaking the Binds That Keep You from Feeling Good About Your Body

Answering why so many people crave slimmer hips, curlier hair, and perfect teeth, a guide to identifying the causes of, and defeating, obsessive attitudes about appearance offers new solutions to this old problem.

1983

Controlling Your Weight

Dr. Rodin’s first book addresses the physical and psychological causes and effects of overweight and recommends methods for reducing and maintaining a desired weight.

Academic Publications: Dr. Rodin has also authored or co-authored over 250 academic articles and chapters in top Psychology, Sociology and Scientific publications, presenting groundbreaking research on topics ranging from obesity and eating disorders to aging and AIDS.