Dr. Matt Dawson

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Biography

Matt Dawson is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Glasgow, specializing in sociological and cultural studies. His research interests primarily encompass social theory and sociological alternatives, with a focus on the works of notable thinkers such as Zygmunt Bauman and Émile Durkheim. He has published extensively on themes related to modernity, politics, socialism, and the intersection with psychoanalysis and moral philosophy. Matt's latest book, "G.D.H. Cole and British Sociology: A Study in Semi-Alienation," highlights the contributions of G.D.H. Cole to the field of sociology during critical historical periods in the UK. He also authored "The Political Durkheim: Sociology, Socialism, Legacies," which presents Durkheim as a political sociologist with a commitment to libertarian socialism. Furthermore, Dawson's research includes an exploration of asexuality through a project funded by the Leverhulme Trust, contributing to collective works on identity and intimacy. He actively engages in teaching, currently overseeing an Honours course on sociological alternatives and supervising dissertations on varied sociological topics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland

Teaching and research in sociology with a focus on sociological theory and cultural studies.

Courses

Sociological Alternatives Class Stratification Equality Human Rights Everyday Life Sociology Globalization Sociology of Intimacy