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Professor Robert Wardhaugh is a Canadian political regional historian with a focus on the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly the Prairie West and the era of Mackenzie King. His research interests span federalism, World War I and II, political parties, political culture, and the dynamics of small towns and rural life in Canada. As an educator, he is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and engaging classroom environment that encourages students to critically analyze and evaluate historical subjects. His pedagogical approach emphasizes the importance of effective communication to enhance student learning and engagement in historical discourse. Wardhaugh is currently working on a significant research project detailing the history of Fielding, a village in Saskatchewan that has transitioned into a ghost town, co-authoring a book that explores the broader implications of rural community decline during the 1980s. He has published several books and articles that contribute to the understanding of Canadian federalism and the historical narratives of the Prairie region.
Western University • London, Ontario, Canada
Teaching and supervising graduate level courses, actively involved in research and publications in Canadian history.
Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.