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Robin Oakley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology at Dalhousie University. His research interests lie in Critical Health Studies, examining how economic constraints and cultural values interplay in health policy. Oakley has conducted significant analyses on caregiving strategies for the elderly in Namaqualand, South Africa, particularly focusing on communal land tenure since the late 1990s. He has drawn comparisons between Namaqualand reserves prior to the establishment of the Canadian reserve system and the recognition of Mi'kmaq reserves. His long-standing interest is in demographic tendencies and the effects of Victorian imaginations on individuals' perceptions of wellness. He has taught various courses, including Health, Illness and World Systems; Aging Cross-Culturally; and Issues in Critical Health Studies.