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Alex Law is a Professor in the Department of Sociological and Psychological Sciences at Abertay University. His research spans relational and historical sociology, with a focus on long-term social processes, nation and state formation, and the sociology of art. He is actively involved in academic publishing, supervision, and international collaboration, including serving as an external examiner for MA programs at the Polish Academy of Sciences.
His educational background includes a PhD and MSc from the University of Edinburgh and a BA (Hons) First Class from The Open University. He has contributed extensively to sociological discourse through publications and scholarly engagement.
Law’s research interests center on sociological theory, particularly inspired by Pierre Bourdieu and Norbert Elias. He explores the civilising process, cultural intermediaries, habitus, and democratisation, with a regional focus on Scotland, the UK, and Europe. His recent work situates the sociology of art within broader democratisation processes and includes a co-edited volume on Norbert Elias.
The most recent publications reflect a strong engagement with cultural criticism, media representations of fascism, financial hardship in counselling, and the sociology of art critics. These works span media studies, political sociology, and cultural theory, demonstrating interdisciplinary depth and a commitment to public sociology.
- External Examiner, MA Economy and Society, MA Society and Politics, MA Culture, Media and Society, Institute of Philosophy and Sociology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw
Alex Law is open to supervising MSc, MPhil, and PhD students in sociology and social theory. While no specific grants are mentioned, his sustained research output and international collaborations indicate ongoing scholarly activity. He is active in academic networks and has research impact evidenced by Scopus citations and institutional repository downloads.
He is involved in academic discourse through journal publications and conference contributions, with recent work reflecting critical engagement with cultural and political issues in contemporary society.
