Michael Rustin

Prof Michael Rustin is a Professor at the University of East London (UEL), affiliated with the Childhood & Social Care research institute. His work spans psychoanalysis, political theory, and social sciences, with a focus on child psychotherapy, infant observation, and critiques of neoliberalism. He has co-edited works such as Building a Radical University: A History of the University of East London (2020) and contributed to journals like Infant Observation and Psychoanalysis, Culture & Society.

• Research interests include psychoanalytic observation, political analysis, and the intersection of psychoanalysis with social and educational theory.
• Recent works address infant observation methodologies, identity theory, and the implications of neoliberalism on clinical practice.
• Publications span over three decades, reflecting contributions to psychoanalytic research, political critique, and cultural studies.

His articles often bridge clinical practice with broader social and political contexts, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding human behavior and societal structures.