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Professor Ian Greener holds dual roles as a Professor of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Glasgow, leading the Sociological and Cultural Studies Division within the School of Social & Political Sciences. He is also an Associate in the School of Health & Wellbeing. His research focuses on social policy, health policy, welfare states, and institutional change, particularly analyzing the UK National Health Service (NHS) and historical policy frameworks. Greener employs qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) and explores themes like inequality, crisis management, and societal progress.
His work critiques and builds upon foundational welfare policies, such as Beveridge and Bevan’s contributions, while addressing modern challenges like pandemic responses and healthcare governance. He has published extensively on NHS crises, policy evolution, and cross-country comparisons of health systems. Greener’s recent work includes re-examining the Spirit Level debate on inequality and conceptualizing 21st-century societal challenges through the 'New Five Giants' framework.
Publications trends show a focus on historical institutionalism, pandemic policy analysis, and methodological rigor in social science research. Despite no listed awards, his contributions to health and social policy discourse are significant. He has collaborated with institutions like the University of Strathclyde and Aberdeen, and his ORCID profile (0000-0003-4918-8019) tracks ongoing scholarly activity.
