Colin Leys

About the Author

Colin Leys is a distinguished British political sociologist and author whose incisive analyses have profoundly influenced debates on power, economics, and social justice. With a career spanning academia and activism, he has held positions at prestigious institutions including Oxford University and Goldsmiths, University of London, where he taught political economy and international relations. Leys's work critically examines the intersections of capitalism, healthcare, and public policy, offering sharp critiques of neoliberalism's impact on society. His seminal book, Morbid Symptoms: Health Under Capitalism (Socialist Register), dissects the commodification of health systems under capitalist frameworks, advocating for equitable alternatives. A committed socialist intellectual, Leys continues to contribute to progressive thought through essays, collaborations, and public discourse, inspiring readers to confront systemic inequalities.