Liz Dinnie
Qualitative Social Researcher
Social, Economic and Geographical Sciences
Scottish Crop Research Institute
United Kingdom
Biography
Liz Dinnie a sociologist working as a qualitative social researcher in the Social, Economic and Geographical Sciences Group (SEGS) within the theme of society, institutions and governance. Liz Dinnie joined the Institute in 2009 after a short post-doc position at the University of Sussex, on the project Queer Spiritual Spaces, an investigation into the spirituality of LGBTI people in non-mainstream religions. Liz Dinnie undergraduate and postgraduate degrees were taken at the University of Aberdeen. Liz Dinnie PhD looked at the relationship between beliefs and social order in a spiritual community.
Research Interest
Liz Dinnie research interests include rural communities (and what makes them vibrant); climate change and the role of community action; locally grown food and experiences of household food security. Previous projects have included looking at conflict management between different land users; the relationship between the natural environment and human health; and the cultural/institutional aspects of hunting in Scotland, including cultural traditions but also property rights.
Publications
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Dinnie, E., (2015) Revolution or evolution? Grassroots initiatives, social change and conflict., Invited paper at 2nd Pressure-Cooker Workshop "Theories of Change in Sustainability Transitions, University of A Coru?a, Spain, 10-11 September 2015.
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Dinnie, E., (2015) Governing sustainability transitions: inclusion, representation and participation in community-based Initiatives., British Sociological Association Annual Conference, Glasgow, 15-17 April 2015.
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Blackstock, K.L.; Dinnie, L.; Dilley, R.; Marshall, K.; Dunglinson, J.; Trench, H.; Harper, K.; Finan, K.; MacPherson, J.; Johnston, E.; Griffin, A., (2015) Participatory research to influence participatory governance: managing relationships with planners., Area, 47, 254-260.
