Paz Concha

I am an ethnographer with a PhD in Sociology. I’m widely interested in economic sociology, urban studies, technology, ethnography and experimenting with qualitative research methods. I’ve conducted ethnographic research on street food markets, placemaking, atmospheres, commercial districts and tourism with projects in London, Santiago de Chile and Huaraz (Perú). I have previous research experience in digital communication practices and their connection with urban space, working in policy for the Chilean government and as an independent researcher. I’m currently working at the Institute of Urban and Territorial Studies (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile) and the Centre for Social Conflict and Cohesion Studies (COES).

PhD en Sociología (LSE) y Antropóloga Social (U. de Chile), con un Máster en Cultura y Sociedad (LSE). Tengo un interés amplio por la sociología económica, los estudios urbanos, la tecnología, la etnografia y la experimentación con métodos de investigación cualitativa. He realizado investigación etnográfica acerca de los mercados de comida callejera, placemaking, atmósferas, barrios comerciales y en turismo con proyectos en Londres, Santiago de Chile y Huaraz (Perú). Además, tengo 5 años de experiencia trabajando en proyectos de TIC para el Desarrollo en el Gobierno de Chile y en investigación y consultoría de manera independiente. Actualmente me desempeño como académica e investigadora en el Instituto de Estudios Urbanos y Territoriales (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile) y el Centro de Estudios de Conflicto y Cohesión Social (COES).

SKILLS AND LANGUAGES

• Microsoft Office, advanced user.
• Atlas.ti and Nvivo, advanced user.
• Moodle and Canvas, advanced user.
• Social Media, advanced user
• Wordpress, proficient user.
• SPSS, basic user.
• English, academic proficiency.
• Native spanish spaker.

Education

• PhD in Sociology The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (2013 — 2017)
• Postgraduate Certificate The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (2015 — 2016)
• Master of Science (MSc) The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (2012 — 2013)
• Social Anthropologist / Antropóloga Social Universidad de Chile (2003 — 2007)
• Diploma in Colaboration and Civil Society / Diploma en Colaboración y Sociedad Civil Universidad de Chile (2007 — 2007)

Publications

Academic publications

Journal articles

Arriagada, A. y Concha, P. (2020) Cultural intermediaries in the making of branded music events: digital cultural capital in tension. Journal of Cultural Economy, 13(1): 42-53. Concha, P. (2019). Curators of markets, designers of place. The case of the street food scene in London. Design Issues: A Journal of History, Theory, and Criticism. SPECIAL ISSUE: Mapping Design Inequalities, 35(4): 69-78.

Book chapters

• Concha, P. (2020). “Curating pop-up street food markets in London”. In Falconer, E. (ed). Space, taste and affect: Atmospheres that shape how we eat. London: Routledge.

Thesis and dissertations

• Concha, P. (2017) The curation of the street food scene in London. PhD Thesis. The London School of Economics and Political Science.
• Concha, P. (2013) Reevaluation, circulation and disposal: a material culture study of technology in London families. MSc dissertation. The London School of Economics and Political Science.
• Concha, P. (2009) Comprensión de las comunidades virtuales: la representación social del sexo pagado en el caso de www.laestokada.cl. Memoria de título. Universidad de Chile.

Other publications

Book reviews

• “Reseña de libro: Contested markets, contested cities: gentrification and urban justice in retail spaces by Sara Gonzalez (ed)”. Revista Planeo Nº 43 (Abril 2020).
• “Book Review: Craft and the creative economy by Susan Luckman”. Published in the LSE Review of Books blog (07/10/2016). [Online].
• “Book Review: The Creative Citizen Unbound: How Social Media and DIY Culture Contribute to Democracy, Communities and the Creative Economy edited by Ian Hargreaves and John Hartley”. Published in the LSE Review of Books blog (15/07/2016).
• “Book Review: Be Creative: Making A Living in the New Culture Industries by Angela McRobbie”. Published in the LSE review of Books blog (26/04/2016).