Sociology at Western

Associate Professor Scott Schaffer

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Contact Information

  • Office: SSC 5411
  • Tel: 519-661-2111 ext. 85122
  • Email: sschaff2@uwo.ca

Current Research

Dr. Schaffer specializes in contemporary and global social theory, the sociology of development, and resistance movements. His research is currently focused on understanding the interplay between sociological theory, social policy, and social change.


Currently Teaching


2270A-001
- Foundations of Social Theory

2271B-001
- Survey of Contemporary Theory

3404F-001
- Modern Sociological Theory

9002B-001
- Classical Sociological Theory

Recent Publications (past 5 years)

Books:

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(2004) Resisting Ethics. New York and London: Palgrave Macmillan.



Refereed Articles

(2008) “The engagement of social theory: The relationship between critical social theory and everyday life.” American Behavioral Scientist.

(2005) "Mezze Ideology: Community, Class, and Multicultural Cuisine." Bad Subjects 73. (http://bad.eserver.org)

Encyclopedia Articles

(2007) "Anti-Colonial Movements, Middle East and North Africa." In Gary L. Anderson and Kathryn Herr (eds.), Encyclopedia of Activism and Social Justice. Thousand Oaks CA: SAGE Publications.

(2007) "Narmada Dam Movement." In Gary L. Anderson and Kathryn Herr (eds.), Encyclopedia of Activism and Social Justice. Thousand Oaks CA: SAGE Publications.

(2007) "Pan-Africanism." In Gary L. Anderson and Kathryn Herr (eds.), Encyclopedia of Activism and Social Justice. Thousand Oaks CA: SAGE Publications.

(2007) "Tom Hayden." In Gary L. Anderson and Kathryn Herr (eds.), Encyclopedia of Activism and Social Justice. Thousand Oaks CA: SAGE Publications.

Book Chapters

(2004) "In-Between Days: Intellectual Work and Intelligent Life at the Crossroads." In Joel Schalit and Megan Shaw Prelinger (eds.), Collective Action: Bad Subjects 1997-2003. London: Pluto Books.