David Parker

Dr. David Parker is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Queen's University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Science. His research focuses on Latin America's middle class, urban social history, law and society, and global knowledge transfer. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University (1991), an M.A. in Latin American Studies from Stanford (1986), and a B.A. from Wesleyan University (1982).

His notable works include The Pen, the Sword, and the Law: Dueling and Democracy in Uruguay (2022), exploring how dueling codes shaped journalism and politics, and Latin America's Middle Class: Unsettled Debates and New Histories (2012). His current SSHRC-funded research examines South American urban social problems through global comparisons.

• Research Interests: Latin America's middle class, urban social history, law and society, 19th-20th century South America.
• Awards: History Department Teaching Award (2019), Principal's Teaching Award (2018).

Dr. Parker teaches courses on Latin American history, including Latin America from 1850 to Today and Liberalism, Authoritarianism, and Citizenship in Latin America. His work bridges historical analysis with socio-legal frameworks, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding class dynamics and urban development.