Sociologists In Conversation

Manchester Met's Sociology and Criminology department has featured in the Conversation UK three times this month.

Recent appearances are Hannah Smithson’s discussion on the reaction to the Manchester bombing.

Tom Brock recently featured on a podcast The Anthill part of the Conversation, followed by a piece on how eSports can harm wellbeing.

Shoba Arun on understanding Manchester, making sense of the of its place, strengths and future Co-Authored with Saskia Sassen.

Hannah Smithson's

 If we mistake visible aspects of Muslims’ faith for fundamentalism, we risk alienating a generation.

‘For instance, the BBC2 Daily Politics show reported that South Manchester is a “hot bed of terrorist training” on May 24, while the Metro reported it as a “breeding ground for terror” on May 25. Such claims are ignorant at best, and at worst, dangerous. ‘

http://theconversation.com/if-we-mistake-visible-aspects-of-muslims-faith-for-fundamentalism-we-risk-alienating-a-generation-78438

Shoba Arun CO.Author Saskia Sassen

Manchester: making sense of the place, its strengths and its future.

‘Manchester is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the UK and has a long history of migration from different parts of the nation, mainland Europe and the rest of world.’

http://theconversation.com/manchester-making-sense-of-the-place-its-strengths-and-its-future-78306

Tom Brock

The problem of treating play like work – how esports can harm well-being

‘There are already prize pools of up to US$20m dollars available and some already earn millions of dollars through lucrative sponsorship and signing bonuses, as well as prize money.’

http://theconversation.com/the-problem-of-treating-play-like-work-how-esports-can-harm-well-being-78366

Featuring on, The Anthill 13: All the world’s a game

https://theconversation.com/anthill-13-all-the-worlds-a-game-77763

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