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David W. McIvor is an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Political Science at Colorado State University. He holds a BA from Western Washington University and MA/PhD from Duke University. His research focuses on contemporary political theory, democratic theory, critical theory, psychoanalytic theory, and deliberative democracy, with a specific emphasis on race, environmental politics, and collective mourning. He has authored over 40 scholarly articles and books, including Mourning in America: Race and the Politics of Loss (2016) and co-edited Democratizing Deliberation (2012). His work analyzes the intersections of trauma, identity, and democratic resilience in contexts like environmental crises and racial injustice.
Dr. McIvor’s scholarly contributions span critical theory applications to modern political challenges, including far-right politics, climate governance, and pandemic responses. He teaches courses such as Environmental Political Theories (POLS 729) and integrates psychoanalytic frameworks to explore unconscious drives in political behavior. His recent work explores 'earthborn democracy'—a theory linking ecological entanglement to democratic renewal—and the role of mourning rituals in fostering social cohesion.
While no formal awards are listed, his prolific publication record reflects sustained academic impact. His research bridges theoretical rigor with practical democratic challenges, emphasizing the need for political systems to confront historical and ecological grief to achieve sustainable justice.
