Professor David Beer

Profile

Biography

• MA, PhD (York)
• BSc (Bradford)

David is a Professor of Sociology in the department. In broader terms, he researches, teaches and writes about culture, media, politics and society. Much of his work has explored how transformations in technology and media have reshaped culture and society.

In recent years his work has focused mainly upon questions around the politics of data and metrics. In addition to this, he also works on the history and future of social thought.

In addition to his department roles, he serves on the editorial boards of the journals Theory, Culture & Society, Information, Communication & Society, Cultural Sociology, and Big Data & Society.

You can find out more about his research and writing through his website.

Research

Overview

For information about Dave's research you can visit his website davidbeer.net

Publications

Selected publications

You can find an up-to-date list of his publications along with links and other information about his work at his website davidbeer.net