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María Elena García is a Professor at the University of Washington in the Comparative History Ideas Department. She holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Brown University, completed in 2001. García's academic work focuses on Indigenous issues, particularly in Latin America, where she explores the intersections of culture, identity, and development through a critical lens. Her notable publications include 'Making Indigenous Citizens: Identities, Development, Multicultural Activism in Peru' and 'Gastropolitics Specter Race: Stories of Capital, Culture, Coloniality in Peru', both of which examine the complexities of Indigenous politics and the impact of colonial legacies. In her most recent project, she investigates the ecological impacts of political violence on non-human life in the Peruvian Andes, challenging conventional narratives and advocating for Indigenous perspectives in scholarship. She is actively involved in teaching courses that delve into these topics, offering a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and research. García's contributions to the field have been recognized with multiple awards, emphasizing her commitment to both academia and community engagement.
University of Washington • Seattle, WA
Teaches courses related to Comparative History Ideas, focusing on Indigenous studies, culture, and development.
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