Dr. Mikael Carleheden

Biography

Mikael Carleheden is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sociology at the University of Copenhagen. He has a profound interest in social theory and normative critique, focusing on theoretical questions related to social change and structural transformation. His work highlights the importance of democracy and civil society in the context of societal shifts. Carleheden's recent research interests include understanding discourses on freedom and diagnosing social pathologies, particularly within the framework of the Anthropocene. He has held various significant academic positions, including Coordinator of the Research Network on Social Theory for the European Sociological Association, and he is the main editor of the journal Acta Sociologica. Previously, he was a full professor at the University of Örebro, Sweden, and has extensive experience in teaching and overseeing PhD programs in sociology. His overarching research focuses not only on theoretical applications but also on practical implications for understanding contemporary social issues. He actively participates in multiple academic associations and contributes editorially to prominent sociology journals.

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