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Andrew Walsh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Western University, specializing in sociocultural anthropology. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, completed in 1998. His research focuses on ethnographic fieldwork and collaborative research, particularly in Madagascar's northernmost province, Antsiranana. Walsh's doctoral research examined ritual reckonings of identity and history in the Ankarana region, exploring a wide range of topics influenced by developments in the area, including artisanal sapphire mining, conservation, and ecotourism. He has been involved in various collaborative projects with colleagues and students at Western and L’Université d’Antsiranana in Madagascar. His notable publications include articles in prestigious journals, highlighting issues of ethics, ecological underprivilege, and the impact of transnational projects in local mining towns. Walsh's ongoing contributions to the field of anthropology reflect his commitment to understanding complex social dynamics in resource-rich contexts.
Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.