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Adam is a social and cultural anthropologist and geographer whose research interests focus on housing, home, sub-cultural politics, and anti-fascist movements. He employs a range of methodologies, including assemblage theory, photo-elicitation, photo-walks, and participant observation, to explore how individuals and communities navigate power, identity, and resistance in contemporary socio-political contexts. Adam is particularly influenced by post-structuralist and spatial theories, as well as the philosophies of Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari. His work often examines the intersection of space, power, and identity, exploring the material and affective dimensions of social life. Adam is deeply committed to collaborative research, working alongside artists and activists to understand and challenge the exclusionary forces that shape marginalized communities. In addition to his research, Adam is an enthusiastic educator with a passion for team-based learning and social theory. He teaches anthropology with an emphasis on fostering critical thinking and collaborative engagement, creating dynamic classroom experiences for students to explore the complexities of human societies through theoretical and practical lenses. He prioritizes a fun and inclusive learning environment.
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