Paul Chatterton

Paul Chatterton

"Since completing my PhD in 1999, including a one year career break volunteering in Mexico between 2002-03, I have won research grants totalling almost £340,000 (including 2 ESRC grants both in excess of £120,000) published 20 peer reviewed journal articles and completed five books. My work focuses on three significant themes: processes of urban change and regeneration policy, alternative models for organising social and economic life, and sustainable and international development - with a focus on the Argentinan popular rebellion and the Zapatista uprising in Mexico.

"My Ph.D. research examined the cultural impacts of universities in their urban settings. In subsequent post doctoral work I further explored the impacts of universities on their local communities. This led me to an ESRC award which focused upon the growing evening or night-time economy in cities which developed a socio-spatial, and political-economy informed, analysis of the production, regulation and consumption of urban nightlife. Research with various users of the night time economy were undertaken in 6 cities (3 UK and 3 overseas), with findings revealing more segmented consumer patterns, greater influence from corporate developers, and more systematic surveillance."

Books

 * Chatterton, P. Cutler, A and Bryan K. (eds.) (2007) Do it yourself. A handbook for Changing our world. Pluto: London.
 * Gordon, N. and Chatterton, P. (2004) 'Taking back control: A journey through Argentina's popular uprising'
 * Chatterton, P. and Hollands, R. (2003) 'Urban nightscapes. Youth cultures, pleasure spaces and corporate power'  London, Routledge
 * Chatterton, P. and Hollands, R. (2001) 'Changing our 'toon'. Youth, nightlife and urban change.  Newcastle upon Tyne'  University of Newcastle
 * Chatterton, P. and Goddard, J.B. (2001) The Response of Universities to Regional Needs. OECD, Paris

Related Sourcewatch articles

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