John Holmwood

Who is John Holmwood?

John Holmwood is a British sociologist. His work has focused on social stratification and the relationship between social science and explanation. His later work has concentrated on issues of pragmatism in public sociology. Holmwood is particularly known for his work concerning Talcott Parsons.

Holmwood is the Chair of the Council of UK Heads and Professors of Sociology, a fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, and has worked closely with the British Sociological Association. He is also the founder of the Campaign for the Public University, a group promoting an 'alternative white paper' for British higher education, particularly in response to funding cuts.