Robert Freeland

Robert Freeland serves as a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he teaches core theoretical and specialized sociology courses including Classical Sociological Theory (Soc 475), Sociology of Organizations (Soc 632), Economic Sociology & Economic Institutions (Soc 652), and Comparative Sociology of Contemporary Capitalism (Soc 918).

His research focuses on three interconnected domains:

• Economic Sociology examining market structures and social relations
• General Social Theory analyzing foundational theoretical frameworks
• Organizational and Occupational Analysis investigating workplace dynamics and professional roles

This tripartite focus demonstrates his commitment to understanding how economic systems, theoretical paradigms, and organizational structures shape contemporary social life.

No scientific awards were documented in the source materials.

While his teaching responsibilities are clearly defined, the available information does not specify student advising activities, research grants, or laboratory affiliations.