Professor Dr. Andrew Irving

Biography

Andrew Irving is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Manchester. His research encompasses a range of interdisciplinary themes including death, illness, medical anthropology, HIV/AIDS, and various aspects of sensory and visual perception. He is particularly interested in the lived experiences and inner worlds of individuals facing communicative limitations due to conditions such as Motor Neurone Disease. This has led him to pursue collaborative projects focusing on developing innovative methods of expression and communication for marginalized groups, especially within urban contexts. He has authored and edited several significant works in anthropology, contributing to the fields of critical cosmopolitanism and sensory anthropology. Noteworthy publications include 'Art Life Death: Radical Aesthetics Ethnographic Practice' and collaborative texts exploring emerging societal challenges. His current projects engage with diverse anthropological themes, emphasizing the importance of media and representation in rethinking personhood for communities facing social exclusion.

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