Dr. Daniel Hammond

Biography

Daniel Hammond is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in Chinese politics and social policy. He completed his undergraduate studies in History and Politics in 2002, followed by a Master of Chinese Studies in 2005, and obtained his PhD from the University of Glasgow in 2010. Dr. Hammond's research primarily focuses on social assistance in contemporary China, particularly the urban minimum livelihood guarantee system, and explores its implications at both national and local levels. He has a rich academic background with prior teaching experience at the University of Glasgow, emphasizing the significance of the policy process and the roles institutions and actors play in it. His interests include the future of social assistance, urban-rural dynamics, perceptions of poverty, transnational migration, and the cultural narratives surrounding China through a Western lens. Dr. Hammond actively contributes to academic discourse through various public engagement activities and has supervised numerous PhD students in related topics.

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