Personal Presentation

Born n 1956.
Ph.D in Sociology.
Full professor at the Faculty of Ecomomics and researcher at the Institute of Sociology of the University of Porto. His research covers four different domains: epistemology and methodology of the social sciences, sociology of culture and arts; political theory and science; international relations.
Member of the Bord of EMUNI - Euro-Mediterranean University.
Former Speaker of the Portuguese Parliament, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister of Defence, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Minister of Culture and Minister of Education.

Áreas de Interesse

1. Social sciences > Sociology
2. Social sciences > Political sciences
3. Social sciences > Cultural studies