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Harold Perkins is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography within the College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio University. His research focuses on urban political ecology and environmental justice, particularly under neoliberal capitalism. He investigates governance, power asymmetries, and environmental inequities in urban and Appalachian contexts.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, 2006
His research interests include urban political ecology, environmental (in)justice, neoliberalism, the role of the state, environmental governance, and the agency of nonhuman organisms in urban environments. He uses a political economy framework to analyze how environmental services are governed in the context of state withdrawal and privatization. He teaches courses such as GEOG 6500: Seminar in Environmental Justice, GEOG 5000: Geographical Research and Writing, and GEOG 4560/5560: City and Environment.
His recent publications demonstrate a sustained focus on critical environmental governance, particularly in urban and Appalachian regions. Themes include neoliberal hegemony, procedural injustices in mining, and the dynamics of environmental conflict. His work appears in journals such as International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, Geoforum, and Local Environment.
Scientific Awards:
- No awards listed in the provided text.
Harold Perkins has advised several graduate students in Geography and Environmental Studies, supervising theses on topics such as local food systems, climate justice, and wetland regulation. While no grants are explicitly mentioned, his research output suggests engagement with funded scholarly activity. He is actively involved in mentoring and academic leadership through thesis supervision.
He is based in Clippinger Hall on the Athens Campus, with office hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays. He is affiliated with the Center for Law, Justice & Culture at Ohio University, indicating interdisciplinary collaboration across social justice domains.
