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Ljubiša Mitrović is a distinguished Serbian sociologist and Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Niš, specializing in sociology. Born on February 16, 1943, in Mokra, Bela Palanka, he graduated from the Department of Sociology at the Faculty of Philosophy in 1970. He maintains office hours in Cabinet 421 on Tuesdays from 10:00-11:00 and can be contacted at ljubisa.mitrovic@filfak.ni.ac.rs.
Professor Mitrović's research interests span a wide range of sociological topics including Balkan sociology, peripheral capitalism, culture of peace, globalization studies, sociology of religion, and sociology of tourism. His work critically examines social changes in post-socialist societies, particularly focusing on Serbia and the Balkans. He has developed theoretical frameworks around concepts like 'homo turisticus' and 'homo religiosus' to analyze modern social phenomena.
His scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on the structural transformations occurring in Balkan societies within the context of globalization. His publications demonstrate a progression from analyzing specific sociological phenomena to developing broader theoretical frameworks for understanding peripheral capitalism and its manifestations in the Balkan region. His work often bridges theoretical sociology with practical analyses of contemporary social issues.
Among his notable recognitions are publications in prestigious journals with impact factors including 'Serbian Political Thought' and 'Sociology.' His research has been presented at numerous international conferences, demonstrating his engagement with global academic discourse.
Professor Mitrović has supervised numerous academic projects and contributed significantly to sociological methodology through his 'sociological experiments' approach. His work on the relationship between geopolitics and geoculture has provided valuable insights for national strategy development in the Balkan context.
