David Tindall

David Tindall is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Arts. His research examines environmental contention, social movements, and climate change, with a focus on British Columbia and Canada. He investigates the interplay between social networks, movement identification, and participation, covering topics like forestry conflicts, wilderness preservation, and media representation of environmental issues.

Research Interests: Tindall's work spans:

• Environmental movements and activism
• Social network analysis in conservation contexts
• Climate change perceptions and justice
• Gender dimensions of environmentalism
• Media framing of ecological conflicts

His current SSHRC-funded project analyzes sociological aspects of climate change contention in Canada.

Publications: Tindall's recent articles (2010-2002) focus on environmental networks, activism dynamics, and forest value conflicts, demonstrating consistent emphasis on social structural analyses of ecological issues in British Columbia.

Grants: Holds active funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) for research on personal networks and movement participation.