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Paul Baggett is an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the School of English and Interdisciplinary Studies at South Dakota State University (SDSU). He specializes in American literature and culture from the 19th century to the present, with focuses on literary naturalism, environmental justice, and Indigenous literatures. Baggett holds a Ph.D. from the University of Miami, Coral Gables, and has affiliations with the American Indian Studies and Honors College programs at SDSU.
He has received notable awards, including the 2023 Excellence in Honors Engagement Award and the 2014 J.P. Hendrickson Faculty Scholar distinction. His research spans interdisciplinary topics like Jack London’s works, environmental ethics, and the intersection of literature with human rights. Recent publications include analyses of Diane Wilson’s The Seed Keeper and Jack London’s All Gold Canyon, emphasizing ecocritical and cultural perspectives.
Baggett actively reviews for journals such as Studies in American Literary Naturalism and participates in professional societies like the Modern Language Association (MLA) and the Jack London Society. His teaching and scholarly work reflect a commitment to fostering intellectual culture in honors programs and advancing critical discourse in American literary studies.
