Lukas Pfäffleمشاهده پروفایل
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Lukas Pfäffle is a researcher at the Max Weber Institute for Sociology, University of Heidelberg, focusing on sociological theory and political sociology. His work examines interactions between institutionalized orders and actors, employing a theoretical analytical framework developed during his dissertation for constellation analyses in political-economic and socio-political processes. Education: Master of Arts in Sociology from University of Heidelberg (2012-2015) Study abroad in Human Geography at University of Mary Washington, Virginia (2011) Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of Erfurt (2009-2012) His research priorities include institutionalization conflicts in welfare states, the role of ideas in history, and structural change analysis. Pfäffle has published extensively on these topics, including a monograph on institutionalization conflicts in welfare states and contributions to the Max Weber Handbook. His work bridges theoretical conceptualization with empirical analysis of contemporary political-economic transformations. Recent publications explore: Fiscal sociology and state-society dynamics Weberian approaches to institutional analysis Interactions between ideas, institutions, and agency Energy transition governance Comparative welfare state research Political sociology of football These works demonstrate a consistent focus on institutional conflict, agency conceptualization, and macro-sociological transformations. Scientific Awards: 2024 Young Researcher Award (DGS Sociological Theory Section) 2024 Doctoral Award (Heidelberg University Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences) 2023 Teaching Award for Innovative Teaching (MWI Student Council, with Stefan Beljean) Lukas Pfäffle teaches courses on social action theories, institutional change, and political sociology, including co-developing interdisciplinary modules on capitalist critiques. His consultation hours are held on Thursdays at 3 p.m. at the Max Weber Institute for Sociology in Heidelberg.

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