James J. Brittain

James J. Brittain is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at Acadia University. He maintains an office in BAC 305 and teaches undergraduate sociology courses including Social Problems, Popular Culture and the Media, Social Thought, Power Games: A Critical Analysis of Sport, and Debates in Marxism.

His educational background includes a BA Honours from New Brunswick-Saint John, an MA from Acadia University, and a PhD from New Brunswick. His academic work demonstrates deep engagement with sociological theory and critical analysis of social structures.

Brittain's research focuses on class consciousness, political economy, social reproduction, sport studies, Colombian politics, and revolutionary movements. His work consistently applies Marxist theoretical frameworks to analyze power structures, violence, and social change. He has developed particular expertise in Colombian politics and the FARC-EP movement, while also exploring issues of class, gender, and power dynamics in sports and everyday life.

His publication record shows consistent scholarly output across multiple formats including academic books, peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and critical commentary in alternative media outlets. His recent work has increasingly focused on the intersection of class, sport, and power dynamics, while maintaining his long-standing interest in Colombian politics and revolutionary movements.

Brittain demonstrates strong commitment to critical pedagogy through his teaching of courses like Social Thought and Debates in Marxism, which engage students with foundational and contemporary theoretical frameworks for understanding social structures and power relations.