Professor Dr. George Pavlich

Biography

George Pavlich is a cross-appointed professor in the Faculty of Law and Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta, specializing in the intersections of social theory, socio-legal studies, restorative justice, and critical criminology. He holds BA and BA (Hons) degrees from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, an MA from Simon Fraser University, and a PhD from the University of British Columbia. In 2020, he was named the Henry Marshall Tory Chair, recognizing his contributions to scholarship, teaching, and community work. He has previously served as Canada Research Chair in Social Theory, Culture, and Law, and has published extensively on the history and dynamics of law in Western Canada, ethics in legal practice, and the implications of restorative justice. His recent book, 'Thresholds of Accusation: Law and Colonial Order in Canada', examines the history of criminal law in Alberta between 1874 and 1884. Pavlich's interests include socio-legal studies, sociology of law, legal theory, and the philosophy of law.

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