Dr. Martin French

Biography

Martin French is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Concordia University. He holds a PhD in Sociology from Queen's University. His research primarily focuses on the intersections of surveillance, risk management, and social justice. Through his current studies, he seeks to understand how various individuals and organizations utilize surveillance techniques for risk management and how these practices can affect the distribution of justice within society. French's work in public health and medical care settings critically examines the overarching implications of surveillance practices and their impact on social justice efforts. He has contributed to significant publications, addressing topics such as corporate contact tracing during the COVID-19 pandemic and the implications of surveillance practices on health and illness. Additionally, he engages in researching online consumption behaviors, particularly concerning the regulation of risky and addictive consumption patterns in digital environments. French's teaching includes undergraduate courses on social problems and contemporary issues in human rights, as well as graduate studies in qualitative research design methods. He actively collaborates with colleagues to broaden the understanding of these critical issues in society.

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