Paul Hamilton

Paul Hamilton is Associate Professor of Political Science and Graduate Program Director at Brock University. He holds a PhD from the University of Alberta, an MA from McMaster University, and a BA from Brock University. His research focuses on comparative nationalism, animal rights politics, and regional political systems.

His scholarly work examines nationalism in Western democracies, secession movements, and the political dimensions of animal welfare. Geographic expertise includes European and American politics. Recent publications analyze intersections of political science with animal ethics and comparative nationalist movements.

Courses taught include:

• Comparative Politics: Political Institutions and Approaches
• Government and Politics of the USA
• Nationalism and Ethnic Politics
• Graduate seminars in Comparative Politics