JJames Esson is Professor of Geography at Queen Mary University of London. His scholarship cuts across development, political and population geography, with a particular focus on West Africa. Recent and ongoing research projects examine the relationship between global inequality and irregular forms of migration through sport; the effectiveness of sport, art, and cultural programs in promoting environmental sustainability and social justice; and the application of children’s rights in professional football. James’ research has been funded by the Antipode Foundation, the British Academy, the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), and UNICEF. He is an editor at Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, and is an editorial board member for Children’s Geographies, Political Geography, and Population, Space and Place.James Esson
JJames Esson is Professor of Geography at Queen Mary University of London. His scholarship cuts across development, political and population geography, with a particular focus on West Africa. Recent and ongoing research projects examine the relationship between global inequality and irregular forms of migration through sport; the effectiveness of sport, art, and cultural programs in promoting environmental sustainability and social justice; and the application of children’s rights in professional football. James’ research has been funded by the Antipode Foundation, the British Academy, the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), and UNICEF. He is an editor at Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, and is an editorial board member for Children’s Geographies, Political Geography, and Population, Space and Place.