About
Alexander Reece Loescher Quinlan is a Tutor in Sociology at the School of Social and Political Science, University of Edinburgh, and a PhD candidate in Sociology (2023–ongoing). His research explores the erosion of collective identity in sociocultural groups through the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, intersecting social power, group boundaries, and cultural dynamics.
- BA in History and Philosophy, University of Georgia (2017–2021)
- MSc in Philosophy, University of Edinburgh (2021–2022)
Quinlan’s research interests include:
- Sociology of collective identity and cultural change
- Historical sociology of empires and political action
- Postmodern philosophy and media representation
- Arthurian legends as sociocultural case studies
His publications examine:
- Theoretical frameworks for identity dissolution in historical contexts
- Postmodern interpretations of film and mythological narratives
Quinlan is supervised by Dr. Jonathan Hearn and Dr. Gavin Kelly, contributing to Edinburgh’s research themes in 'Culture, Identities & Inequalities' and 'Nationalism and Political Action'.
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