Biography:
Dr. Manolis Tzanakis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Crete. He holds a background in journalism from Athens and a degree in sociology from the University of Crete. He is received his doctorate from the Department of Sociology of the University of Crete. His academic pursuits focus on the sociology of mental health and sea leisure, primarily through qualitative research methods. Dr. Tzanakis has published extensively in Greek, French, and English and has been an active participant in international conferences. Additionally, he has served as a reviewer for various journals and conferences and has edited four collective volumes on diverse subjects ranging from the interplay of art and psychiatry to the ethical dimensions of medical practices and the lived experiences in leisure and tourism. He is also the author of three monographs, including a recent English publication titled Scuba Diving Practices in Greece: A Historical Ethnography of Technology, Self, Body, and Nature, by Palgrave Macmillan.
Title : “Take only photos, leave only bubbles”. Transformation of environmental ethics and scuba diving practices in Greece