Dr. John Boswell

Professor

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Biography

Professor John Boswell specializes in the fields of Politics and Public Policy, focusing on democratic governance and public administration. His research primarily adopts a qualitative and interpretive nature, exploring themes such as deliberative democracy, democratic innovation, and citizen engagement within the policy process. He serves as a co-director at the Centre for the South, a regional policy think tank, dedicated to promoting effective governance in the southern region of the UK. Professor Boswell is actively involved in various research projects, including studies on administrative resistance and the challenges faced by marginalized citizens when encountering state mechanisms. His academic contributions have been recognized by his appointment as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in 2024 and through the receipt of the Ken Young Paper Prize in 2018. He maintains a strong commitment to advancing public understanding of governmental processes and the role of expertise in democratic politics.

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Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, England

Teach and conduct research in the field of Politics and Public Policy, focusing on democratic governance and public administration.

Awards

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Fellow Academy Social Sciences

2024-01-01
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Ken Young Paper Prize

2018-01-01