The Amazonian Common Use Territory: Pluriverse or Insurgent Universality?
James A. Fraser works on the political and historical ecology of tropical forests, agrarian change, and struggles for recognition in Amazonia and West Africa. He holds a PhD in Environmental Anthropology from the University of Sussex, taught at Lancaster University in the UK for twelve years, and has held various visiting fellowships in institutions in Brazil and Colombia. His research has explored themes of sustainability, justice, and socio-ecological resilience, with a strong focus on collaborative work with forest peoples. Dr. Fraser is also engaged in postgraduate training and participatory research in Latin America, mentoring students and fostering cross-cultural academic exchange.
Date: 21 October 2025, 17:00
Venue: Latin American Centre Library, 1 Church Walk OX2 6LY
Venue Details: Main Seminar Room, Latin American Centre, 1 Church Walk, Oxford
Speakers: Speaker to be announced
Organising department: Latin American Centre
Organiser: Eduardo Posada-Carbó
Part of: LAC Main Seminar Series
Booking required?: Not required
Audience: Public
Editor: Eliza Flindall