Professor Dr. Martin Murray

Biography

Martin Murray is a Professor of Urban Planning and Sociology at the University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. His academic career began with a focus on urban geography as a sociologist. Murray's research interests are rooted in urban studies and planning, particularly in the context of global urbanism, cultural geography, and historical sociology. His work examines the trajectories of global urbanism from the start of the 21st century, with a particular interest in 'private cities' that are being developed from scratch in urban Africa. He has authored six books and over 70 journal articles and book chapters covering various geographical areas and historical periods. His notable publications include 'Development Capitalism in Colonial Indochina, 1870-1940' and 'Taming Disorderly City', which investigates urban planning challenges in Johannesburg post-apartheid. Murray has received degrees in philosophy and sociology and teaches courses that include Qualitative Research Methods and Comparative Urban Policy.

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