معرفی
Jim Cosgrave is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Trent University’s Durham Campus. He holds a BA (Hons), MA, and PhD in Social and Political Thought from York University. His research focuses on the sociology of gambling, state regulation of markets, and Canadian cultural identity. Current projects include studies on cannabis legalization, lotteries in late capitalism, and a book on gambling and social theory.
- Education:
- PhD in Social and Political Thought, York University
- MA in Social and Political Thought, York University
- BA (Hons) in Sociology, York University
Teaching includes 4th-year courses like Key Concepts in Sociological Analysis (focusing on risk and gambling) and The Sociology of Culture and Knowledge (exploring Canadian identity). Awards include a book nomination and recognition for innovative use of humor in sociological writing. Collaborations with Dr. Patricia Cormack highlight interdisciplinary work.
Research trends span critical analyses of state-market relationships, cultural mediation, and theoretical frameworks linking humor to sociological discourse. Advising is open to undergraduate students, with supervision emphasizing empirical and theoretical engagement.
.webp)
