Urban Sociology

(SCL10) Sociology of Space, Place, and Time

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Wednesday Jun 19 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm (Eastern Daylight Time)
Wong Building - WONG 1050

Social processes occur in space and over time (Maritn and Miler, 2003). Thus, social processes are intertwined with spatiality and temporality. Everything we study is emplaced ... place is not merely a ... more

(URS-RC) Urban Sociology Research Cluster Meeting

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This Urban Sociology Research Cluster engages sociologists whose work seeks to understand human interactions and institutions in urban areas both in Canada ... more

(URS2) Public-private Dynamics of Urban Spaces

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Thursday Jun 20 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time)
Trottier Building - ENGTR 1090

Despite unprecedented waves of privatization of public space and concomitant encroachments, such as commercialization, regulation, and sanitization, being in public spaces remains a fundamental component of our urban experiences. The ... more

(URS3) Homelessness Governance

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Thursday Jun 20 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (Eastern Daylight Time)
Wong Building - WONG 1030

As homelessness continues to rise and become more visible throughout Canada, it is crucial to understand contemporary homelessness governance strategies that attempt to supervise, regulate, and integrate people experiencing homelessness ... more

(URS4) Urban Sociology Open Session

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Wednesday Jun 19 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time)
Trottier Building - ENGTR 1080

This open session invites papers that focus on the theoretical, methodological, and empirical issues pertaining to urban sociology. Based on submissions received, the organizers will create one or more sessions, ... more