Professor Dr. Peter Abrahamson

Biography

Peter Abrahamson is an Associate Professor in Sociology at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in welfare systems, social policy, and poverty. He has a rich history of academic engagement, having previously held a professorship in Social Policy at Seoul National University. His research interests are centered on comparative studies of welfare state issues, focusing on poverty, social exclusion, activation, spatial differentiation, and regional integration. Abrahamson has lived and worked in Central America and has contributed to various significant publications, including co-authoring 'Welfare Families Europe' and editing 'Understanding Social Policy Europe'. His extensive educational background includes a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Copenhagen and a Ph.D. in Public Administration from Roskilde University. As a visiting scholar, he has been affiliated with several prestigious institutions including Boston University and UC Berkeley, enhancing his research through international collaboration. His work has been published in notable journals such as the Journal of European Social Policy and Global Social Policy, among others.

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