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Andrew Smith is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Glasgow, affiliated with the School of Social & Political Sciences within the College of Social Sciences. His research focuses on cultural sociology, postcolonial studies, and the intersection of sport, literature, and imperialism. He has authored influential works on C.L.R. James and edited volumes on topics like cricket and colonialism. Recognized for his 2012 British Sociological Association/Sage Prize, his recent monograph Class and the Uses of Poetry: Symbolic Enclosures explores working-class engagements with poetry. Smith teaches courses on Black radical social thought and the sociology of poetry at the Honours level.
His research interests emphasize how cultures shape everyday life, particularly in colonial/postcolonial contexts. Notable contributions include analyzing Nigerian email scams, the sociology of racism, and the historical representation of imperial defeats. He has supervised over 20 PhD students, specializing in areas like cultural sociology and anti-racism.
Recent publications span empirical studies on racialized spaces, critiques of capitalist structures, and theoretical inquiries into Marx and empire. His work often bridges empirical analysis with critical theory, addressing issues of inequality, representation, and cultural enclosure.
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- Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative projects, including the 2013 conference on C.L.R. James' Beyond a Boundary.
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