Dr. Peter Lockwood

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Biography

Peter Lockwood is a research explorer at the University of Manchester, specializing in economic and political anthropology. His research interests revolve around the relationship between capitalism and kinship, examining themes such as assetization, the production of 'surplus people', and the moral economy of economic justice. His work primarily focuses on central Kenya, where he has conducted extensive fieldwork over five years. Lockwood's forthcoming book, 'Peasants Paupers: Land, Class, Kinship Central Kenya', analyzes the impact of Nairobi's construction boom on the social dynamics of peri-urban areas. He has published in renowned journals including the Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute and Africa and has contributed to discussions on Kenya's electoral politics. In addition to his academic endeavors, he actively engages in public-facing scholarship and debates surrounding political inequality in Kenya.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Explorer

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, ENG

Conducting research on the intersections of economic and political anthropology, focusing on the effects of capitalism on kinship and community dynamics.

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.