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Elisabeth Jean Wood is the Franklin Muzzy Crosby Professor of Human Environment and a Professor of Political Science and International Area Studies at Yale University. Her research focuses on sexual violence in war, political violence, and civil conflict. Wood has authored and co-edited several works, including 'Forging Democracy: Transformations in the Insurgent Collectives in Civil Wars in El Salvador and South Africa' and 'Understanding and Proving International Sex Crimes'. She has published articles on topics such as the typological aspects of political violence and the dynamics of sexual violence in conflict settings. Her field research encompasses countries like Colombia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, El Salvador, Peru, and Israel/Palestine. At Yale, she teaches courses in comparative politics, political violence, and qualitative research methods. Wood is also recognized for her contributions to the academic community, having served on various editorial boards and received accolades including the Graduate Mentor Award in Social Sciences in 2013 and a fellowship from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2010.
Yale University • New Haven, CT
Professor of Political Science concentrating on political violence and comparative politics.
International Scientific Committee • N/A
Coordinates the Observatory of Restitution and Regulation of Agrarian Property Rights.
Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.