Adam Smith Business School

Professor Robin Canniford, University of Bath.

Hits From The Bong: rhythmic interaction in rural sound-making
Wednesday, 30 April 2026. 12:00-14:30
Room 141 A, Adam Smith Business School

Abstract

In this seminar, Robin will present preliminary findings from an ethnography of sound-marking practices in rural South West England. In the context of competitive church bell ringing, the study explains how group interactions are shaped by rhythmic intermediaries that span a variety of temporal and spatial scales. The study has implications for theories of embodiment, organizational heritage, and craft practices.

Bio

Robin's research investigates the construction and effects of markets conceived of as complex systems that span a variety of scales. He is particularly interested in issues of consumerism and waste; technology use and misinformation; the role of non-human life in markets; and sensory experiences of nature and rural environments. His most recent research has been published in the Journal of Marketing, Journal of Consumer Research, and Sociology.

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First published: 13 March 2026