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Scott Mclaughlan

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Scott is an independent scholar who writes broadly on the political sociology of the modern world.

Education:Birkbeck College, 2021PhD SociologyQueen Mary, University of London, 2016MSc International RelationsQueen Mary, University of London, 2014BA International RelationsExpertise:
Sociology
Imperial History
Folklore
Critical Theory
Member since: Mar 09, 2022Location: United KingdomPublished posts: 117

Articles by Scott Mclaughlan

What Did Karl Marx Say About Climate Change?
What Did Karl Marx Say About Climate Change?

Marx foresaw capitalism’s exploitation of nature, warning that its relentless drive for profit would lead to ecological and social catastrophe.

5 Pioneering Women in Music
5 Pioneering Women in Music

Discover five pioneering women in music: a gospel queen, an electronic music pioneer, a punk icon, a pop legend, and a French Resistance member.

What Was Albert Einstein Like as a Young Man?
What Was Albert Einstein Like as a Young Man?

Any meaningful attempt to grasp Albert Einstein’s genius must begin with the influences and circumstances that shaped his early life and education.

When Did Albert Einstein Die?
When Did Albert Einstein Die?

Not only was Albert Einstein history’s greatest physicist, but also a passionate humanitarian, philosopher, and pacifist.

How Does Marc Augé Define Supermodernity?
How Does Marc Augé Define Supermodernity?

The late French anthropologist Marc Augé’s theory of supermodernity offers a compelling and timely lens through which to better understand our contemporary era of smartphone-mediated reality.

History of Travel: Who Invented the Passport?
History of Travel: Who Invented the Passport?

Ancient precursors and medieval antecedents aside, the modern passport system was forged in the 1920s to restrict freedom of movement after the First World War.

Was the USSR a Colonial Power?
Was the USSR a Colonial Power?

Cold War portrayals of the USSR as a rapacious colonial power seeking to dominate the “free world” were exaggerated. Yet the Soviet Union undeniably engaged in forms of “internal colonialism” that warrant greater acknowledgment.

Who Is Roger Stone?
Who Is Roger Stone?

Roger Stone is a divisive figure in American political history. For over five decades, his career has been marked by the use of deception for political ends, often to great effect.