Dr. Karin Knorr Cetina

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Biography

Karin D. Knorr Cetina is the Otto Borchert Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago, specializing in economic anthropology and sociology, science and technology studies, and globalization. Her work emphasizes the interrelation of contemporary social theory and qualitative methods, particularly in the context of global societies. Knorr Cetina has published extensively on topics such as financial markets, epistemic cultures, and the impact of technology on social relations. Her notable works include 'Synthetic Society' and numerous contributions to scholarly volumes and journals addressing financial market dynamics, knowledge production, and social organization. She engages critically with the concept of globalization and its implications for various social fields, striving to advance understanding of how knowledge and economic practices intertwine. Her research contributes significantly to the field of sociology, especially in understanding modern financial systems and the sociological implications of data and digital transformations.

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Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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IELTS
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Reading
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Department of Philosophy