Radical interpretive sociologist Dr. Kieran Bonner is currently in the midst of a transition in his research, from several years of work on the “Culture of Cities” to a new five-year project, funded by the Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR), on “City Life and Well Being: The Grey Zone in Health and Illness.” For the team of |
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| Ontario scholars collaborating on this project, the “grey zone” comprises the gaps between individuals, their community, and scientific knowledge. While others working on this multi-disciplinary project will examine midwifery, prosthesis, death in the modern era, and media representations of illness and disaster, Dr. Bonner’s focus is on ambiguous elements of culture, such as forms of entertainment and play—such as those involving the consumption of alcohol—that are potentially dangerous even though they enliven cities and help people make connections with one another. As in his other work—other research work, administration, and teaching—Bonner brings sociology into play with current and classical philosophy, incorporating the insights of various academic disciplines while striving to maintain balance between them. | |
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