Dr. Carl Cassegård

Biography

Carl Cassegård is a professor of sociology at the University of Gothenburg, where he has worked since 2009. His research focuses on cultural sociology and social theory, particularly how modernity shapes personal experiences and societal ideals related to the concept of the 'good life'. Cassegård's scholarly contributions include an exploration of social movements and the environmental movement. His notable publications include the book "Youth Movements, Trauma, Alternative Space Contemporary Japan" (2014) and "Critical Theory Nature: Capital, Ecology, Dialectics" (2021), which address the relationship between capitalism and nature, as well as critical responses to environmental catastrophes. He has also collaborated with other researchers to examine various aspects of climate activism and post-apocalyptic environmentalism. Cassegård's theoretical foundation is rooted in Marxism and Critical Theory, and he focuses on themes such as collective trauma, public space, and urban empowerment. His ongoing research includes a project investigating the emotional narratives within the environmental movement, and he continues to publish extensively in scholarly journals and academic venues.

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