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Aleardo Zanghellini is a Professor of Law and Social Theory at the University of Reading's School of Law. He serves as Director of Academic Career Progression. His work bridges legal theory, queer studies, and political philosophy, with a focus on intersections of sexuality, power, and normativity. Notable books include The Sexual Constitution of Political Authority (2015), analyzing same-sex desire's role in political legitimacy, and Imaginative Resistance, Queer Fiction and the Law (2021), exploring heteronormativity's impact on queer well-being through literary analysis. His historical novel The Spellbinders (2018) reimagines the life of King Edward II. Zanghellini’s research spans legal pluralism, queer theory, and socio-legal history, with contributions to debates on trans rights, religious law, and LGBTQ+ parenthood. He holds advanced degrees from institutions including Oxford and Sydney, and his interdisciplinary approach integrates philosophy, anthropology, and jurisprudence.
- Education: PhD (Environmental Technology & Design, TU Delft), MSc, and MA degrees from leading universities.
- Research Interests: Queer theory, legal normativity, historical legal narratives, and socio-political power structures.
- Notable Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles and books on queer legal history, moral philosophy, and cultural jurisprudence.
