Dr. Margareta Bertilsson

Biography

Margareta Bertilsson is a Professor emeritus at the Department of Sociology at the University of Copenhagen. She earned her PhD in sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1974 and has held various prominent academic positions including Professor II at the Centre for Study of Science and Humanities in Bergen, Norway. Her professional journey spans roles as a Lecturer at Lund University and an Assistant Lecturer at the University of California. Bertilsson has been deeply involved in academic governance, serving on the Social Science Research Council in Denmark and contributing to several European research programs. She has edited multiple journals in sociology and contributed significantly to the understanding of social theory and the sociology of knowledge. Her research interests encompass the interplay of social theory, philosophy, and legal professions. She has coordinated research projects funded by the Danish Social Science Research Council and engaged in various international academic initiatives, firmly establishing her as a leading figure in her field.

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