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Stefan Kipfer is a Professor in the Department of Geography at York University, where he also coordinates the Cities, Regions, and Planning Program. His academic credentials include a PhD in Political Science, as well as a Master's in Urban Political Economy and a Bachelor's in Political Science, all obtained from York University. His research focuses on urban politics, urbanization, and planning, particularly in global comparative contexts. This includes an empirical investigation into urban social movements and the political dimensions of urbanization, paying particular attention to the rise of right-wing populism and its implications for social order. Kipfer's scholarly contributions include several monographs and edited volumes that address themes of neocolonialism, urban governance, and the cultural politics of space. He has supervised numerous graduate students in Geography and Political Science and actively engages in debates concerning urban policy and social justice.
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