Alexandre Rigal
Biographic Data
| ID | 312752 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alexandre Rigal |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alexandre |
| FAMILY NAME | Rigal |
| SIGNATURE | RIGAL A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5096-0179 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 15 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
À rebours des institutions totales: La sobriété dans deux ateliers d’autoréparation de vélo et au-delà
L’article esquisse un continuum des institutions de la sobriété, des plus totales aux plus partielles. Il prolonge la théorie des institutions élaborée par Erving Goffman uniquement à partir des formes et des effets socialisateurs des institutions totales. L’article construit, à rebours du pôle de l’institution totale, la notion d’institution partielle : ouverte, urbaine et qui socialise ponctuellement à des habitudes spécifiques. Ce continuum in…
On the cult of the individual: The Quantified Self public gatherings, self-tracking, and individualism
The article explores the relationship between individualism and group affiliation in the context of self-tracking technology. Prior research establishes that self-tracking fosters both self-focus and collective interactions. The article proposes that Durkheim's notion of the cult of the individual offers a lens to understand the interplay of individualism and group formation in self-tracking. The notion of the cult of the individual suggests that…
Changing habits in the cycling subculture: The case of two bike workshops in France
How do habits change? Some mobility scholars describe habits as regularly evolving. Several psychologists, on the other hand, observe radical changes originating from disruptions in our environment. I show that these two perspectives can be integrated using Berger and Luckmann’s model of individual change. In the first phase, a shock from the environment disrupt a habit or habits, which are later replaced by new habits progressively learned as pa…
Cycling Interaction Rituals in the Conflict against the Car. From the Bike Subculture to the City Scale and Beyond
Mobility scholars have long been interested in challenging the automobile’s hegemony in the street, particularly by highlighting how to develop urban cycling. The article contributes to this task by explaining how one type of conflict between the bike and the car, exemplified notably by the critical mass, fosters cycling. The characteristics of this type of conflict need to be deciphered. The paper uses the interaction ritual (IR) theory to tackl…
Planning for plurality of streets: A Spheric Approach to Micromobilities
Micromobilities have proliferated over recent years, enabled by technological advances. Together they present opportunities to flip urban mobility into a new system, beyond car dominance, towards inclusivity, diversity, and sustainability. We propose a theoretical framework to compare these vehicles and assess their potential in urban space. The notion of Sphere and the conceptions associated with it guide the development of our framework, enabli…
The Globalization of an Interaction Ritual Chain: Clapping for Carers' During the Conflict Against Covid-19
Sociologists have long been interested in the theoretical possibility of a universal ritual. Despite a growing number of indicators of world society and globalization, there have not been attempts to observe and analyze the international reach of particular rituals. We propose an extension of the 'interaction ritual chain' by theorizing how an interaction ritual might be created and diffused internationally. We look at the case of the COVID-19 pa…
Habitudes en mouvement: Vers Une Vie Sans Voiture
Aujourd’hui, en Europe plus qu’ailleurs, les habitudes de déplacement se transforment au rythme de la prise de conscience environnementale. Les réseaux de transports en commun se développent et les adeptes des mobilités douces se multiplient. Pourtant les automobilistes demeurent majoritaires. Bien que l’urgence climatique requière un changement radical de nos modes de vie, certaines habitudes restent profondément ancrées dans les usages, et c’es…
Visions profanes du futur de la mobilité spatiale
Le futur est un thème clé des pères fondateurs des sciences sociales. Marx, Durkheim, Weber abordent la question du Progrès et des évolutions de long terme des sociétés. Ces travaux mettent fin au monopole de la métaphysique sur le futur et ouvrent la porte aux premières enquêtes.Aujourd'hui, il est possible d'utiliser les méthodes des sciences sociales pour participer de manière renouvelée à l'exploration du futur, en s'attachant aux visions non…
Spaces of effort, exploration of an experience of mobility
This article combines empirical, theoretical, and philosophical references to explore the notion of Effort as an integral part of active mobility and urban experience. Considering the increasing value of physical effort in urban life styles, we challenge the general premise of transport planning that tends to reduce the effort required for mobility – particularly when providing alternatives to car use. Informed by interviews we have conducted wit…
The Globalization of an Interaction Ritual Chain: Clapping for Carers' During the Conflict Against Covid-19
Sociologists have long been interested in the theoretical possibility of a universal ritual. Despite a growing number of indicators of world society and globalization, there have not been attempts to observe and analyze the international reach of particular rituals. We propose an extension of the 'interaction ritual chain' by theorizing how an interaction ritual might be created and diffused internationally. We look at the case of the COVID-19 pa…
Planning for plurality of streets: A Spheric Approach to Micromobilities
Micromobilities have proliferated over recent years, enabled by technological advances. Together they present opportunities to flip urban mobility into a new system, beyond car dominance, towards inclusivity, diversity, and sustainability. We propose a theoretical framework to compare these vehicles and assess their potential in urban space. The notion of Sphere and the conceptions associated with it guide the development of our framework, enabli…
Spaces of effort, exploration of an experience of mobility
This article combines empirical, theoretical, and philosophical references to explore the notion of Effort as an integral part of active mobility and urban experience. Considering the increasing value of physical effort in urban life styles, we challenge the general premise of transport planning that tends to reduce the effort required for mobility – particularly when providing alternatives to car use. Informed by interviews we have conducted wit…
Spaces of effort, exploration of an experience of mobility
This article combines empirical, theoretical, and philosophical references to explore the notion of Effort as an integral part of active mobility and urban experience. Considering the increasing value of physical effort in urban life styles, we challenge the general premise of transport planning that tends to reduce the effort required for mobility – particularly when providing alternatives to car use. Informed by interviews we have conducted wit…
Visions profanes du futur de la mobilité spatiale
Le futur est un thème clé des pères fondateurs des sciences sociales. Marx, Durkheim, Weber abordent la question du Progrès et des évolutions de long terme des sociétés. Ces travaux mettent fin au monopole de la métaphysique sur le futur et ouvrent la porte aux premières enquêtes.Aujourd'hui, il est possible d'utiliser les méthodes des sciences sociales pour participer de manière renouvelée à l'exploration du futur, en s'attachant aux visions non…
Habitudes en mouvement: Vers Une Vie Sans Voiture
Aujourd’hui, en Europe plus qu’ailleurs, les habitudes de déplacement se transforment au rythme de la prise de conscience environnementale. Les réseaux de transports en commun se développent et les adeptes des mobilités douces se multiplient. Pourtant les automobilistes demeurent majoritaires. Bien que l’urgence climatique requière un changement radical de nos modes de vie, certaines habitudes restent profondément ancrées dans les usages, et c’es…
The Globalization of an Interaction Ritual Chain: Clapping for Carers' During the Conflict Against Covid-19
Sociologists have long been interested in the theoretical possibility of a universal ritual. Despite a growing number of indicators of world society and globalization, there have not been attempts to observe and analyze the international reach of particular rituals. We propose an extension of the 'interaction ritual chain' by theorizing how an interaction ritual might be created and diffused internationally. We look at the case of the COVID-19 pa…
Cycling Interaction Rituals in the Conflict against the Car. From the Bike Subculture to the City Scale and Beyond
Mobility scholars have long been interested in challenging the automobile’s hegemony in the street, particularly by highlighting how to develop urban cycling. The article contributes to this task by explaining how one type of conflict between the bike and the car, exemplified notably by the critical mass, fosters cycling. The characteristics of this type of conflict need to be deciphered. The paper uses the interaction ritual (IR) theory to tackl…
Planning for plurality of streets: A Spheric Approach to Micromobilities
Micromobilities have proliferated over recent years, enabled by technological advances. Together they present opportunities to flip urban mobility into a new system, beyond car dominance, towards inclusivity, diversity, and sustainability. We propose a theoretical framework to compare these vehicles and assess their potential in urban space. The notion of Sphere and the conceptions associated with it guide the development of our framework, enabli…
Changing habits in the cycling subculture: The case of two bike workshops in France
How do habits change? Some mobility scholars describe habits as regularly evolving. Several psychologists, on the other hand, observe radical changes originating from disruptions in our environment. I show that these two perspectives can be integrated using Berger and Luckmann’s model of individual change. In the first phase, a shock from the environment disrupt a habit or habits, which are later replaced by new habits progressively learned as pa…
À rebours des institutions totales: La sobriété dans deux ateliers d’autoréparation de vélo et au-delà
L’article esquisse un continuum des institutions de la sobriété, des plus totales aux plus partielles. Il prolonge la théorie des institutions élaborée par Erving Goffman uniquement à partir des formes et des effets socialisateurs des institutions totales. L’article construit, à rebours du pôle de l’institution totale, la notion d’institution partielle : ouverte, urbaine et qui socialise ponctuellement à des habitudes spécifiques. Ce continuum in…
On the cult of the individual: The Quantified Self public gatherings, self-tracking, and individualism
The article explores the relationship between individualism and group affiliation in the context of self-tracking technology. Prior research establishes that self-tracking fosters both self-focus and collective interactions. The article proposes that Durkheim's notion of the cult of the individual offers a lens to understand the interplay of individualism and group formation in self-tracking. The notion of the cult of the individual suggests that…
Sociology (6 works) · Geography (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Urban Transport and Accessibility (4 works) · French Urban and Social Studies (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Cycling (2 works) · Economic geography (2 works)