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Michael D. Kirkpatrick is an Associate Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland in the Department of History. His academic interests are primarily focused on the urban history of Guatemala City from the Liberal Reforms of the 1870s to the 1920s. He examines the intersections of social history, political economy, gender analysis, and cultural studies, and how shifts in the export economy affected the populace of Guatemala's capital. Kirkpatrick’s research has delved into various themes, including the reaction of the bourgeoisie to anarchism and the nuanced portrayals of masculinity amidst socioeconomic challenges. He draws from an array of archival sources, emphasizing personal narratives and multifaceted accounts of daily life. His earlier scholarship includes a study of the Fuerzas Armadas Rebeldes (FAR), the dominant communist guerrilla movement in Guatemala during the 1960s, and cultural expressions among insurgents. Kirkpatrick's current research, supported by the Social Science and Humanities Research Council Insight Development Grant, investigates the evolution of capitalism in Guatemala, particularly concerning the financial crisis of 1891. He also explores the gendered dynamics of women's movement through urban spaces. Kirkpatrick teaches various courses related to Latin American history and has supervised numerous projects at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Department of Business Administration (MBA program)