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Dr John Hockey

Part-Time Academic Staff

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John is a sociologist who has published research on how people interact in the areas of sport and work.

Biography

His research interests have always been empirically grounded and theoretically propelled examining topics such as: motives, time, space, place, rituals, routines and of late how sensory perceptions have a social component. His current interest is in the application of sociological phenomenology to sport and work.

Qualifications

  • BA: Sociology, University of Lancaster, 1976
  • PhD: Sociology, University of Lancaster, 1981

Awards

Sage Prize for Sociological Innovation, following a published journal article. Presented at the British Sociological Association Conference, April, 2010.

Teaching & Research

Research

Sociological interaction, ethnomethodology, and sociological phenomenology, all in the areas of work and sport. Also the practice of ethnography.

Publications

More publications from Dr John Hockey can be found in the Research Repository.