Canada Research Chairs in LA&PS
- Rosemary Coombe - Law, Communications and Cultural Studies - Tier 1
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Rosemary Coombe
Research Involves
Examining intellectual property rights within the context of culture and globalizationResearch relevance
Developing guidelines for new laws protecting intellectual propertyCRC webpage Faculty Profile
- Joshua Fogel - History of Modern China - Tier 1
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Joshua Fogel
Research Involves
Historical examination of the dynamic cultural and political interactions between China and Japan in the modern era; comparative East Asian historical studies.Research relevance
Modern Chinese history cannot be fully or properly understood without a considerable and parallel understanding of modern Japanese history.CRC webpage Faculty Profile
- Christopher D. Innes - Performance and Culture - Tier 1
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Christopher D. Innes
Research involves
Conducting interdisciplinary research related to 20th century theatre to establish a theoretical basis for dealing with the interconnections between theatre, culture and society in the future; analyzing how performances can contribute to our understanding of social history and behaviour; and demonstrating the practical value of the performing arts to society at large.Research relevance
This research will provide valuable insight and resources needed to expand the field of cultural studies related to the performing arts. Additionally, it will aid governments at all levels in making informed policy decisions with respect to cultural funding, and further economic growth among the arts industries.Research website Faculty Profile
- Paul E. Lovejoy - African Diaspora History - Tier 1
Paul E. Lovejoy
Research involves
Documenting the global migrations of Africans under conditions of slaveryResearch relevance
Constructing a digitally-based database that will provide new insight into numerous aspects of the enforced migration of African peoplesFaculty Profile
- Steven N. Mason - Greco-Roman Cultural Interaction - Tier 1
Steven N. Mason
Research involves
Completion of the world's first English translation and commentary - in both hard copy and on-line format - on the complete 30-volume body of work written by Flavius Josephus, the most significant Jewish author of Early Rome (200 BCE-75 CE).Research relevance
This first comprehensive overview of Josephus' work will vastly increase historical understanding and scholarship.Faculty Profile - Leo V. Panitch - Comparative Political Economy - Tier 1
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Leo V. Panitch
Research involves
Theoretical and empirical research to examine the role that the American state and corporations have played and are playing in global capitalism.Research relevance
Will lead to increased understanding of the evolving relationship between finance, production and government in the making of global capitalism. - Leah Vosko - Feminist Political Economy - Tier 1
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Leah Vosko
Research involves
Relationship between gender, work, and global restructuringResearch relevance
Important to Canadian social and economic policy development
