Dr. William Walters

Biography

William Walters is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Carleton University. His scholarly work predominantly focuses on Political Sociology, Borders, Migration, Secrecy, and Security. He has extensively published in these fields, with a significant body of work that spans several related disciplines, including Political Geography and Citizenship Studies. His research intersections specifically include Unemployment, Supranational Governance in Europe, and the role of Secrecy in contemporary governance. Walters's notable projects include SSHRC funded studies on the civil aviation aspect of forced removals in Europe and co-editing the Handbook of Governmentality. He has also been involved in various graduate supervision capacities, mentoring students at the Master's, Doctoral, and Postdoctoral levels. Walters's academic background includes undergraduate studies in Chemistry from Imperial College, London, and graduate studies in Politics at City University of New York and York University in Toronto. His published works feature influential books and articles that critically address issues of migration and governance, illustrating the complexities and nuances within these socio-political issues.

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