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Dr Michael Scott

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5580-0772
20082025

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Research Biography

I am a sociologist of cultural production and urban cultural economies, and engage with classical and contemporary social theory to analyse current trends and institutions.

I have a particular research interest in theorising entrepreneurial action within the Creative Industries, the state-market nexus of cultural production, and how the assemblage of finance and digital data shapes creative practice.

Research Interests

My research interests focus on work in the creative industries and theorising this using sociological methods. Substantive areas of research include the sociology of cultural production, entrepreneurial creative labour, and urban cultural governance. Theoretically I draw on the sociological traditions following Bourdieu, Weber, and Polanyi. Methods include qualitative data collection and analysis, and social network analysis.

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, Sociology, University of Auckland

External positions

Treasurer, Urban Future Exchange

Supervision

  • Registered

Research Areas

  • Sociology
  • Drama and performance

Supervisory Interests

  • Cultural governance
  • Cultural entrepreneurship
  • Creative economy
  • Creative industries
  • Social theory

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 1 - No Poverty
    SDG 1 No Poverty
  2. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  3. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  4. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  5. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  6. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  7. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  8. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
    SDG 14 Life Below Water
  9. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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