About
John Clarke is a Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Carleton University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. His research focuses on pre-Confederation Canada, particularly Upper Canada's land policies, rural settlement patterns, and 19th-century agricultural/economic dynamics. He holds degrees from Queen's University Belfast (B.A.), University of Manitoba (M.A.), and University of Western Ontario (Ph.D.).
- B.A., Queen's University, Belfast (1965)
- M.A., University of Manitoba (1966)
- Ph.D., University of Western Ontario (1970)
His research explores interconnections between land policy, ethnicity, and economic structures in early Canadian history. Key themes include land valuation methodologies, colonial governance impacts, and socio-economic regional differentiation. Recent work emphasizes frontier dynamics and Indigenous land claims.
Publications span monographs and peer-reviewed articles addressing land systems, colonial administration, and social regions in Upper Canada. Collaborations with John Buffone highlight interdisciplinary approaches to historical geography.
No scientific awards are listed. Teaching contributions include foundational courses in historical geography and supervision of graduate studies in environmental and historical studies.
Research is supported by institutional affiliations at Carleton University's Geography Department, with active membership in the Canadian Association of Geographers.
