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I am an active researcher specializing in qualitative sociology with experience of working in psychology and communications departments and business schools. My key areas of research include piracy and digital copyright, digital games, online interaction and, most recently, organizational memory.
I have been the holder of National and European funding for research on computer games, mobile telecoms and counterfeiting with associated publishing in these fields. Specialising in economic- and interactionist sociology looking to further develop international research networks including industry, academia and policy agencies.
I am also founder of Vintage Twists the vintage style/pin up/rocka...
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