Dr. Chris Doran

Biography

Chris Doran is a Professor in the Department of Social Science at the University of New Brunswick. His significant areas of research include post-structural social theory, feminist discourse and textual analysis, and historical sociology. Doran has introduced Foucault's 'parrhesian standpoint' theory within sociology and is currently working on a book that develops concepts such as 'Encodification' and 'Parrhesia'. He focuses on crucial resources for contemporary theorization of the 'underdog'. Doran completed his BA (Honours, Social Science) at the University of York, England, an MA in Linguistics, and a PhD in Sociology at the University of Calgary, Canada. In addition to his role at UNB, he has held teaching positions at the University of Saskatchewan, Memorial University of Newfoundland, and McMaster University. He has also been instrumental in developing graduate studies options in interdisciplinary studies and cultural sociology at UNB's Saint John campus. Throughout his career, Doran has produced numerous publications and has presented his work at various conferences.

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