The Movement of Movements as a Canopy of Activism, Compsed of Trees of Influence, with Roots in Reality
admin June 3rd, 2010
The following is the latest iteration of how my work has morphed at the New School.
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First Day of Spring Semester
admin January 27th, 2010
Today is the first day of the spring semester. I was very pleased to find that my building received some much needed care and remodeling over the break. Since the school closed one of their buildings, drastically reducing not only classroom space but most student space (i.e. seating areas), most days here feature a mad dash for the few chairs that were laying around. Fortunately, these seating areas have been carpeted, decked out with some really ice chairs, small tables and these things that just wooden boxes with thick padding on top, acting as a seat, footstool, laptop rest, whatever. Clever use of a small space.
I am only taking two
Research Proposal: “Linking Collective Behavior and Economic Sociology: Examining US and Western European Radical Activists’ Economic Behavior”
admin January 27th, 2010
The following is a proposal I submitted in the Fall semester of 2009. This was submitted for a course paper, however, I think I will likely use it for an actual research plan, at least portions of it. The scope of this work, it seems to me anyway, is not quick extensive enough for dissertation work, though it is possible I am overestimating how much work that should actually be. It is something of a problem, creating projects that are larger than needed, though not yet larger than is helpful. Anyway, comments on the structure of the proposal and, of course, any glaring holes are greatly appreciated.
ABSTRACT
The research program proposed here aims to open an investigative pathway towards an understudied question in economic sociology literature: What is the nature of contemporary radical activists’ economic behavior? This question is important not only because answers are currently murky, but it also represents the intersection of economic sociology and a recent and promising ‘critical shift’ in collective behavior literature. Thus, the theoretical schema developed to approach the question links economic sociology with the new research directions emerging in collective behavior literature. The product is a
One Week, and Vacation Fades
admin December 25th, 2009
It may be unhealthy to feel a relentless need to keep at it, and I realize it sounds lame or rehearsed or fake, but it pulls at me.
COP15: Massive violent response by State to Cilmate Justice Activism
admin December 16th, 2009
In a clear move to maintain the all-important ‘offical’ facade to the climate talks, the state flexed its coercive arm today, preventing dissenting and walk-out delegates form leaving the climate conference Bella center and, simultaneously, keeping activists and NGOs outdie from meeting with these exiting representatives.
Framework Redux
admin November 15th, 2009
So so busy and sad I have not had time to share here.
Strange to See Your Name in Unexpected Places
admin October 1st, 2009
Everyday day I take a look at bookforum.com’s omnivore blog.
School Days
admin September 29th, 2009
I have been neglecting this space for a little too long.
Conferences
admin August 18th, 2009
Over the past few weeks I have been working on some conference submissions and sending off articles to a few different places.
Radicals Approaches to Environmental Problems and the Politics of Climate Change
admin July 22nd, 2009
As climate change legislation roils around mainstream media and the legislature and radical communities and commentators also pick up on it, it appears that radical discussions are not any more immune to the humbling enormity of the issue than is popular discourse. To be sure, there is no lack of analysis of the complex dynamics and social implications for proposed solutions. However, what is lacking is a truly radical response to the problem, that is, a proactive attempt to craft a scheme for addressing the issue of climate change in an immediate way without sacrificing or subjugating a radical
