Lawrence King (sociologist)

Lawrence Peter King (born 20 October 1966) is a professor of economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.[1] Prior to 2017, he held a position as a professor of sociology and political economy at the University of Cambridge.[2] His research work is focused on the political economy of postcommunism and, more recently, the political economy of public health.[2]

Lawrence King
Born
Lawrence Peter King

(1966-10-20) 20 October 1966
Nationality
  • American
  • British
Partner(s)Alison Pollet
Academic background
Alma mater
ThesisPathways from Socialism to Capitalism (1997)
Academic advisorsIván Szelényi
Academic work
Discipline
Sub-disciplinePolitical economy
Institutions

King graduated from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (BA), and the University of California, Los Angeles (MA and PhD). Prior to his appointment in Cambridge, he served as assistant professor (1997–2003) and associate professor (2004–2006) at Yale University.

References

  1. "Lawrence King". Amherst, Masssachusetts: University of Massachusetts Amherst. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  2. "Lawrence Peter King". University of Cambridge, Department of Sociology. 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2016.


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