Martin Power

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Research Interests

My current research interests include Inequality and; Social ExclusionNeoliberalism and the retraction of the Welfare State. The Social Aspect of RegenerationPopular Music and Popular CultureSocial Protest Media and; Migration Current Research ProjectsSongs of Social Protest (With Dr Aileen Dillane and; Prof. Eoin Devereux

Teaching Interests

Spring 2022I am currently teaching 'Sociology of Regeneration: Theory, Policy and Practice (SO6012), and the Sociology of Youth (SO4077). I am module convenor of Critical Perspectives on Youth, Community and Urban Regeneration (SO6022) I teach / have taught on the following undergraduate and; Postgraduate modules at UL. Sociology of Youth and CommunitySociology of the Welfare StateWomen, Welfare and; the StateIssues in Contemporary Irish SocietyIntroduction to Sociology I and; IIInvestigating Social RealityQualitative Research MethodsSociological TheorySocio-economic Change: Dependancy and; DevelopmentSociology of OrganisationsI have taught on the 'Sociological Perspectives on Irish Society' Summer School at UL from 2006 - Present.

Education/Academic qualification

Doctor, Doctor of Philosophy

Award Date: 1 Jan 2008

Masters, Master of Arts

Award Date: 1 Jan 2005

Bachelor, Bachelor of Arts

Award Date: 1 Jan 2003

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

SDG 1 No Poverty
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

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Critical Explorations of Media and Inequality
Ryan, M., Power, M. & Devereux, E., 2026, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
Culinary Skills, PlayStations or Income Inequality? Mediating Food Poverty in Limerick
Ryan, M., Power, M. & Devereux, E., 2026, Critical Explorations of Media and Inequality. Ryan, M., Power, M. J. & Devereux, E. (eds.). Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Through the Looking Glass: Exploring Media and Inequality
Ryan, M., Power, M. & Devereux, E., 2026, Critical Explorations of Media and Inequality. Ryan, M., Power, M. J. & Devereux, E. (eds.). Maryland: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Introduction Examining media, poverty and inequality
Power, M. J. & Devereux, E., Jun 2024, In: Journal of Applied Journalism and Media Studies. 13, 2, p. 151-155 5 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
Narratives for Food Poverty
Ryan, M., Devereux, E. & Power, M., 2024, University of Limerick Research Week. University of Limerick, 29 April
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

Rowman and Littlefield International's Popular Musics Matter: Social, Political and Cultural Interventions Book Series (External organisation)
Power, M. (Editor)
2017
Activity: Membership › Membership of council
The Football Collective (External organisation)
Power, M. (Member)
2016
Activity: Membership › Membership of council
Sociological Association of Ireland (External organisation)
Power, M. (Member)
2005
Activity: Membership › Membership of council
Power, Discourse and Society Research Cluster (External organisation)
Power, M. (Director)
1900
Activity: Membership › Membership of council
Centre for the Study of Popular Music and Popular Culture (External organisation)
Power, M. (Director)
1900
Activity: Membership › Membership of council

Martin Power

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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Critical Explorations of Media and Inequality

Culinary Skills, PlayStations or Income Inequality? Mediating Food Poverty in Limerick

Through the Looking Glass: Exploring Media and Inequality

Introduction Examining media, poverty and inequality

Narratives for Food Poverty

Rowman and Littlefield International's Popular Musics Matter: Social, Political and Cultural Interventions Book Series (External organisation)

The Football Collective (External organisation)

Sociological Association of Ireland (External organisation)

Power, Discourse and Society Research Cluster (External organisation)

Centre for the Study of Popular Music and Popular Culture (External organisation)

Martin Power

Personal profile

Research Interests

Teaching Interests

Education/Academic qualification

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

Fingerprint

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Research output

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