Over 40 years ago, in 1981, a group of us based at the University of Essex published the book, The Making of the Modern Homosexual. And very recently, one of the contributors – Gregg Blachford – has written a very lively reflection on this book, and his own engagement, in his wonderful new blog: A…
Sociology Department’s 50th Anniversary Conference: 24th June, 2015 NEW DIALOGUES AND DIRECTIONS Ivor Crewe Auditorium 9.15-9.50 Registration and Refreshments 9.50-10.00 Conference Introduction (Nigel South) 10.00-12.30 Past Excitements New Dialogues A panel of distinguished members of the Department reflect on what was thought to be most exciting about Sociology in the past (both as…
The Essex Sociology Department has helped to shape sociological thought and practice across Britain and around the world. In our 50th year, a panel of distinguished former and current members offer their own critical reflection on this contribution.
In the morning, we discuss its legacies and the new dialogues it continues to foster (Ted Benton, Joan Busfield, Diane Elson, Ken Plummer, John Scott and Paul Thompson).
In the afternoon, there will be three thematic sessions (social theory, civic challenges and new terrains) that will explore some of the Department’s contemporary research challenges and collaborations. These include: theorizing excess, moral selfhood, hacker ethics, countering austerity and urban security (Michael Halewood, Linsey McGoey, Sandya Hewamanne, Michael Bailey, Neli Demireva, Isabel Crowhurst, Robin West, James Allen- Robertson, Darren Thiel, Pete Fussey).
ALL WELCOME
For further details and to reserve your place please contact Agnes Skamballis on askamb@essex.ac.uk
IMAGINATIONS: FIFTY YEARS OF ESSEX SOCIOLOGY EDITED BY KEN PLUMMER was published on September 1st The photo shows the ‘sneak preview’ at the Wivenhoe Book Shop. This unique book tells the story of the Sociology Department at the University of Essex through fifty contributions from past and present. With many photographs, the students and lecturers…
Imaginations: University of Essex’s sociological half-century Eminent sociologist Ken Plummer captures 50 tales of a groundbreaking department. The continuing relevance of the ideals that have inspired one of Britain’s pioneering departments of sociology is examined in a new book. Ken Plummer, emeritus professor of sociology at the University of Essex, has devoted much…
Handouts for recent presentations Today I have posted some summary handouts of recent lectures that I have given. The first was given at a lecture for Spanish sociologists. I launched the manifesto for Critical Humanism at that time; and this was the handout I gave them as I lectured to powerpoints.…
The past few days have been very sad ones as I have learnt of the deaths of two former teachers, colleagues and dear friends: Stan Cohen and Mary McIntosh. They were both inspirational; both pioneers in their works for rights and better worlds ; both serious intellectuals; and both very dear people. They will be…
Ken has several blogs. The web site you are currently on is Ken’s personal web site. You may also be interested in the sociology blog that accompanies his text book The Sociology Blog See: http://wps.pearsoned.co.uk/ema_uk_he_plummer_sociology_5/205/52631/13473672.cw/index.html This is Ken’s Web Site that accompanies the text book See: http://wps.pearsoned.co.uk/ema_uk_he_plummer_sociology_5/205/52631/13473673.cw/-/13473981/index.html This is the blog page that accompanies the text book…