Dr. Donald Kingsbury

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Donald Kingsbury studies and teaches Latin American Politics, Extractivism, and Political Ecology. He is the author of 'Populist Moments Extractive States: Ecuador Venezuela: People’s Oil?' published by Palgrave in 2021. His current research examines the politics of lithium mining and energy transitions in the Americas.

Research Interests

Political Theory Comparative Politics Development Studies Latin American Politics Extractivism Political Ecology

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology