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Weston Wright
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Office: CIS 3022
BIOGRAPHY
Weston Wright is a PhD student in the department of Communication at the University
of South ÐßÐßÊÓÆµ. Weston received his BA in Religious Studies and Philosophy at USF;
likewise, he also received his M.A. at USF in Religious Studies. His area of research
is found within Organizational Communication, namely within the communicative constitution
of organizations (CCO) with a specialization in the Luhmannian school.
His research revolves around the social system of magic(k) and how magic(k) (e.g.
witchcraft, crystal healing, tarot, etc.) is differentiated from science and religion.
Questions of interest: How does magic(k) differentiate itself from other systems such
as religion and science? How does communication organize around magic(k)? What is
the role of power, secrecy, and latency within these organizations?
In answering these questions, Weston seeks to introduce a new area of study within
the discipline of communication studies. Doing so will shine a light on a relatively
unexplored and prejudiced part of our social world.
Within the department of communication at USF, Weston serves as the Vice-President
for the Graduate Communication Association (GCA).
Aside from studying religion, magic(k) and communication, Weston is also heavily involved
in children’s Theatre within the Palm Harbor area. He currently serves as a board
member and vice-chair for the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Academy.
RESEARCH AREAS
Modernity, Religion, Magic, Luhmann, Communication, System’s Theory
ADVISOR
Patrice Buzzanell