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John Galaty is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at McGill University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (1977). His research focuses on pastoralism, legal anthropology, land tenure systems, and conflict dynamics in East Africa, with particular attention to Maasai communities. Recent work addresses pastoral livelihood adaptations, land dispossession, and the impacts of globalization on rangeland societies.
Key research areas include:
- Pastoralist mobility and sedentarization
- Legal pluralism and land rights
- Conflict mediation and state intervention
- Cultural semiotics and ritual practices
Publications highlight transformative pressures on pastoral systems, including land grabbing, conservation policies, and climate vulnerability. His work bridges academic analysis with policy critique, emphasizing Indigenous perspectives in development contexts.
No scientific awards explicitly mentioned. Advising and grants sections remain under-documented in available texts.
