International Sociological Debates at the University of Barcelona

Since October 2012 he is teaching the seminar “International Sociological Debates at the University of Barcelona (ISDUB)”. Its main objective is to promote the international debate among social scientists, from the perspective of sociology, a discipline key to understanding the problems and contribute to the resolution of the conflicts of our society.

The ISDUB is a space of reflection and debate from the research papers that they are presenting six outstanding researchers of international prestige, in the context of projects and lines of research in which they cooperate with the research groups of the UB organize this initiative.

Until now have been held four sessions. The seminar is conducted in English language. The sessions are in English, recorded in UBTV and you can view along with support materials (written texts or accompanying presentations) provided by the speakers through the website of the ISDUB.

Programming and Materials

Session	Material	Pontente
Session 1: ‘The restructuring of social services in Europe and its impact on social and territorial cohesion and governance’	October 16, 2012 Abstract, Poster, Video, Transparencies	Prof. Flavia Martinelli
Session 2: ‘Talent and creative work. Ability distribution and reward inequalities’	November 28, 2012 Abstract, Poster, Video	Prof. Pierre-Michel Menger
Session 3: ‘Urban marginality and the penal state‘	December 19, 2012 Abstract, Poster, Video, Article in the newspaper ARA (part 1 / part 2)	Prof. Loïc Wacquant
Session 4: ’New social theory for new social movements’	March 7, 2013, Abstract, Poster, Social Movements, Video, Interview Burawoy	Prof. Michael Burawoy
Session 5: ‘(Ethnic) Residential Segregation in European Cities: Are Welfare Regimes Making a Difference?’	March 20, 2013, Poster, Abstract	Dr. Sonia Arbaci
Session 6: ‘Systems of meaning and systems of action’	15 May 2013 Poster, Abstract	Prof. John Mohr

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