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Professor Mark Featherstone holds the following key positions:
- Professor of Social and Political Theory at Keele University
- Head of the School of Social Sciences at Keele University
- Research Cluster Lead for Communities, Identities and Mobilities
- Reviews Editor for the Sociological Review and Cultural Politics
- Associate Member of the Bauman Institute at Leeds University
- Visiting Associate Professor at Ferris University, Yokohama
His research spans social theory, critical theory, and psychoanalysis, with a focus on utopias, dystopias, and the sociological imagination. Featherstone investigates how contemporary crises like the Anthropocene and pandemics reshape cultural and social systems, as evidenced in his monographs Tocqueville’s Virus and the forthcoming Planet Utopia.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2020-2024) reveals a persistent engagement with utopian and dystopian thought in the context of global challenges. His work consistently applies psychoanalytic and critical theoretical frameworks to dissect the university, law, culture, and social structures, demonstrating a transdisciplinary approach that bridges sociology, philosophy, and cultural studies.
Featherstone actively mentors PhD students in the following areas:
- Social Theory
- Critical Theory
- Psycho-Social Studies
- Globalisation
- Utopias and Dystopias
- History of Sociology
He leads the Communities, Identities and Mobilities research cluster, promoting collaborative inquiry into societal change, and maintains strong international partnerships, including his role at the Bauman Institute.
