Dr. David Madden

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Madden is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the London School of Economics and Political Science, where he also serves as the Director of the Cities Programme. His teaching and research interests encompass urban studies, housing studies, social theory, and political sociology. He focuses on understanding how urban residential spaces are influenced by political-economic processes and how housing systems can become resources for political-economic change. His current writing project examines the evolving political economic role of housing tenure in contemporary society. Madden is a co-author of the book "Defense Housing" (2016, with an edition coming in 2024) and plays a significant role on the editorial board of the journal CITY: Analysis of Urban Change, Theory, and Action. His research has a strong emphasis on housing, public space, urban restructuring, and critical urban theory. He has conducted qualitative, ethnographic, and archival research in cities such as New York and London. Madden's work has been featured in prominent urban sociology journals and various leading publications, underscoring his expertise in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

London School of Economics • London

Teaching and research primarily focused on urban studies and housing.

Courses

MSc City Design and Social Science

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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