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Håkan Thörn is a Professor in Sociology at the University of Gothenburg, where he coordinates the Forum for Research on Civil Society and Social Movements. His research focuses on globalization, social movements, and the transformation of the Swedish welfare state. He has published numerous books, including 'Post-Apocalyptic Environmentalism: Green Movement Catastrophe' and 'Anti-Apartheid Emergence in Global Civil Society.' Thörn's work explores themes of social change, political sociology, and historical sociology, and he supervises doctoral students in these areas. He has been actively engaged in academic communities, contributing to multiple networks related to social movements and academic freedom. His publications include peer-reviewed articles that discuss gentrification, environmental politics, and cultural sociology.
University of Gothenburg • Göteborg, Sweden
Full Professor in Sociology, involved in various research initiatives and teaching at graduate levels.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).