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James Chamberlain

Associate Professor of Political Science, Mississippi State University
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About James

Chamberlain's research focuses on capitalism, work, and borders. Chamberlain has taught Introduction to Political Theory, various upper-level political theory courses (including Ancient and Medieval Political Theory and Modern Political Theory), as well as international human rights and a course on global capitalism.

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Contributions

Young Mississippi Voters Are Left Out Without Online Voter Registration

  • Thessalia Merivaki
  • Leslie Baker
Commentary,

Publications

Capitalism, Democracy, Socialism: Critical Debates (edited with Albena Azmanova) (Springer, 2022).

Provides a comprehensive overview of some of the most urgent debates surrounding capitalism. Brings together an international group of scholars to provide a global perspective.

"Undoing Work, Rethinking Community" (Cornell University Press, 2018).

Argues that paid work and the civic duty to perform it substantially undermines freedom and justice. Seizes back our time and transforms our society. Concludes we must abandon the deep-seated view that community is constructed by work, whether paid or not.