Dr. Matthew Farish

Associate Professor

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Biography

Matthew Farish is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography & Planning at the University of Toronto. As a historical geographer, his research focuses on the relationships between militarization and geographical knowledge, particularly in the context of landscapes in the twentieth-century United States. His ongoing projects explore the history of militarization on the planet during the mid-twentieth century, including the construction and use of climate laboratories and proving grounds. He is also examining urban cultural geography through a series of essays that span from 1940 to 1990. Farish's academic contributions include publications on the emergence of the extractive frontier in Arctic Canada, military research during the Cold War, and the historical impacts of militarization in Alaska. He has received funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) for his research initiatives.

Research Interests

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