France. A French sociologist, he is the director of the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris, France, and teaches Sociology at the University of Bordeaux II. An heir to Alain Touraine's sociology, he is a leading figure in the field of sociology of education. His research focuses on youth marginalization, social inequalities, immigration, and the inclusive or exclusive nature of school institutions. Among his publications in Spanish, the following books stand out: The School of Opportunities: What is a Fair School? (2005), Rethinking social justice (2011), The Sociological Experience (2011) and What does a sociologist actually do? (2012).