Sumit Karn

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Sumit Karn Organizational Sociologist | About Search this site Embedded Files Skip to main content Skip to navigation Research My research circles around two key themes: DIFFUSION I study the diffusion of ideas and institutions, with a focus on how these processes shape and are shaped by local contexts. My work is informed by following theories/questions: How do global cultural and institutional norms shape and influence local practices (World Polity Theory)? What dynamics of global power relations drive cultural diffusion, and how can these be understood through the lens of Global Field Theory? What mechanisms facilitate or hinder the diffusion of ideas/innovations across regions, and what insights can be drawn from diffusion lit

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