Dr. Zachary Hyde

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Zachary Hyde is an urban-economic geographer and sociologist who studies city governance, housing, and development. His research projects examine the dynamics of capitalism in the context of urban political struggles and the built environment. He focuses on the meanings and ideas that social actors, histories, and institutions contribute to cities, with a specific interest in urban politics. Currently, he is working on research projects concerning gentrification, the relationship between consumption and inequality, and the development of new purpose-built rental housing in Canadian cities. His comparative study evaluates different forms of displacement occurring in unaffordable cities. Hyde's publications have appeared in various academic journals and edited volumes, reflecting his expertise in economic geography and urban sociology.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology