A New Sociology for a New Century: Transforming the Relations between Sociology and Neuroscience, through a Study of Mental Life and The City
Funded period: 09/13 - 08/15
Grant value: £194,777
Lead institution: King's College London
PI: Nikolas Rose
Urban environments play a major role in shaping neurobiological outcomes. A New Sociology for a New Century: Transforming the Relations between Sociology and Neuroscience, through a Study of Mental Life and The City focuses on ‘urbanicity’ – the connections between the social and neurobiological context of urban residents – to explore the impacts of city life on mental health in particular. The results will provide academics, policy makers and service providers working on research and service delivery with an improved understanding of the relationship between urban environments and mental illness, leading to significant social, economic and health benefits.