John Urry (sociologist)
John Richard Urry FAcSS (/ˈʊəri/; 1 June 1946, London – 18 March 2016, Lancaster) was a British sociologist who served as a professor at Lancaster University. He is noted for work in the fields of the sociology of tourism and mobility.
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| Born | 1 June 1946 London, United Kingdom |
| Died | 18 March 2016 (aged 69) Lancaster, United Kingdom |
| Spouse | Sylvia Walby |
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| Alma mater | Christ's College, Cambridge (BA, PhD) |
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| Discipline | Sociologist |
| Institutions | Lancaster University |
He wrote books on many other aspects of modern society including the transition away from "organised capitalism", the sociology of nature and environmentalism, and social theory in general.
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