The Imposter as Social Theory

Edited volume published by Bristol University Press, edited by Steve Woolgar, Else Vogel, David Moats and Claes-Fredrik Helgesson

[The Imposter as Social Theory @AsImposter]

"The imposter is the masterpiece of existence. An inventive upending of sociological theory, the like of which I would never have expected to see in my lifetime." Emile Durkheim, University of Paris, Sorbonne. Pre-order the book now @BrisUniPress https://t.co/5HqgtyBx09

[The Imposter as Social Theory @AsImposter]

@EASST2022Madrid participants: Please find our book with a 50% discount at @BrisUniPress! @davidjmoats @SteveWoolgar1 @cfhelgesson @BristolUP_Paul #easst2022

[The Imposter as Social Theory @AsImposter]

"Thinking with imposters is a refreshing and original way of doing social theory, which playfully elucidates illusionary ideas." Our book reviewed by Susie Scott @nothingresearch in EJST @BrisUniPress @derxen @davidjmoats @cfhelgesson @famorag and more! https://t.co/EZu4bH09Zs

[The Imposter as Social Theory @AsImposter]

Gearing up for an exciting line-up of imposter-stories tomorrow at our @4sWeb Imposter as Engine of Uncertainty panel; fake students, polygraphs, chameleons, drug smugglers and more #4S2021. Come join us for a fun Saturday night!

[The Imposter as Social Theory @AsImposter]

Scroungerphobia, robots 🤖, psychotherapists and more: Invigorating and fun discussions at the Imposter as Social Theory book launch with editors @davidjmoats @SteveWoolgar1 @cfhelgesson @ElseVogel; @BristolUP_Paul from @BrisUniPress; & featuring contributors such as @derxen 🙏

[Philip Roscoe @Philip_Roscoe]

Excellent and hilarious start to the Imposter as Social Theory book launch with @cfhelgesson and others: a dialogue from 'appreciative readers', very funny and clever. Top work!

[The Imposter as Social Theory @AsImposter]

Looking forward to our book launch on Wednesday, which promises to have quite a turnout!

[Bristol Uni Press @BrisUniPress]

Join the editors of ”The Imposter as Social Theory" for their book launch on 22 Sep, 16:00 CET, featuring Gabriella Coleman and hosted by Paul Stevens from Bristol University Press. Register free via: https://t.co/UOf1Od3j74
@AsImposter @ElseVogel @SteveWoolgar1 @cfhelgesson

[Bristol Uni Press @BrisUniPress]

Join the editors of ”The Imposter as Social Theory" for their book launch on 22 Sep, 16:00 CET, featuring Gabriella Coleman and hosted by Paul Stevens from Bristol University Press. Register free via: https://t.co/UOf1Od3j74
@AsImposter @ElseVogel @SteveWoolgar1 @cfhelgesson

[Bristol Uni Press @BrisUniPress]

“If people may not be who they claim they are, what else is not what it appears to be?” The authors of @AsImposter look at the destabilisation of social order generated by imposter dramas all around us.
#SocialTheory #SocialSciences
https://t.co/57T4enzFhi

[Bristol Uni Press @BrisUniPress]

In this Transforming Society article, @cfhelgesson, @davidjmoats, @ElseVogel and @SteveWoolgar1 introduce the contemporary concept of impostering. @AsImposter #SocialTheory
https://t.co/57T4enzFhi

[Bristol Uni Press @BrisUniPress]

Launching @AsImposter, @ElseVogel and fellow editors explore the figure of the imposter in the context of #SocialTheory, with examples from #MrBean to Trump supporters at the Capitol
@cfhelgesson @davidjmoats @SteveWoolgar1
https://t.co/57T4enzFhi

[Gabriella "Biella" Coleman @BiellaColeman]

It's a lovely collection and the intro alone is worth taking a read/look.

[Bristol Uni Press @BrisUniPress]

"One of the most comprehensive endeavours to examine the figure of the imposter in #socialtheory." @BiellaColeman
eBook available for £21.59
https://t.co/kQHwDonrk8 @ElseVogel @davidjmoats @cfhelgesson @SteveWoolgar1

[Bristol Uni Press @BrisUniPress]

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[The Imposter as Social Theory @AsImposter]

Last week, two of our editors, @ElseVogel and @SteveWoolgar1, spoke about our upcoming book in the podcast The Measure of Everyday Life. Thanks @BrianSouthwell from @MeasureRadio for a great conversation! @Tema_T_Eng.

https://t.co/5HqgtyBx09
https://t.co/ABOeRN5BOI

[The Imposter as Social Theory @AsImposter]

Was a pleasure to be there @STS_Gothenburg!

[STS Gothenburg @STS_Gothenburg]

Great seminar today about the imposter as social theory. We are looking forward to reading the book https://t.co/2IJ56ZNsLS

[The Imposter as Social Theory @AsImposter]

A funny illustration of the irresolvability of many imposter puzzles we write about in our book: Rowan Atkinson taken as a look alike of Mr. Bean 😂https://t.co/fj92w6yRAQ #imposter

[STS Gothenburg @STS_Gothenburg]

Late announcement 📣📣 Dont miss the STS Seminar on Friday 23rd April, 2021- 13.15-15.00. Steve Woolgar, Dave Moats, , Else Vogel & Claes-Fredrik Helgesson presents "The Imposter as Social Theory"
Email [email protected] for zoomlink!