Dr. Jamie Lawson

Biography

Jamie Lawson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Victoria. He specializes in political economy with a focus on Canadian politics, particularly within the context of natural resources and environmental politics. His research interests lie in the intersection of ecology and political economy, exploring contemporary forest politics and the complexities of natural resource policy. Lawson has been actively engaged in the academic study of how social theories apply to the understanding of natural resources, emphasizing mixed methods approaches including qualitative case studies and historical works. He has contributed to the discourse on environmental disruption, resource management, and the socio-political dimensions of the Canadian state, particularly in the realms of federalism and settler-colonialism. Lawson has taught various courses, including those on Canadian political institutions and political economy, preparing students to critically engage with pressing political issues in the contemporary landscape. He holds a PhD from York University and has held teaching positions at several institutions, including Memorial University of Newfoundland before joining the University of Victoria.

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