Ivan Bruneau

Ivan Bruneau is a Lecturer in Political Science at Université Lumière Lyon 2, affiliated with the Faculty of Anthropology, Sociology and Political Science (FASSP). His research focuses on rural sociology, political power dynamics, and localized social spaces, with a particular emphasis on rural areas in France and the United States. He has held various administrative roles, including Head of the Master's program in Survey and Analysis of Political Processes (2020–present) and has been active in academic governance through roles like Member of the Faculty Council of the ASSP UFR.

His research explores topics such as social movements in rural contexts, the political engagement of working classes, and the sociological analysis of rural-urban divides. Notable works include In the Land of Bernie Sanders: An Investigation into Another America (2024) and contributions to debates on the Gilets Jaunes movement and rural political participation. He frequently collaborates with institutions like the Triangle laboratory and has organized conferences on rural sociology and political participation.

Bruneau’s publications span peer-reviewed articles in Politix, Socio-logos, and Jacobin, focusing on themes like local governance, class dynamics, and ethnographic studies. He has also served on editorial boards and peer review committees, contributing to academic discourse on rural sociology and political representation.