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Sarah Turner is a Professor at McGill University, specializing in Development Geography and Southeast Asian Studies. Her research focuses on ethnic minority livelihoods in upland regions of Vietnam and China, urban informal economies (e.g., street vendors in Hanoi), and commodity chain dynamics. She employs participatory methodologies such as narrative mapping and collaborative journaling to explore issues like spatial justice, everyday resistance, and the interplay between state policies and local practices. Turner’s work bridges academic inquiry with advocacy for marginalized communities, particularly in contexts of rapid urbanization and globalization.
- Research Themes: Livelihood resilience, agrarian change, urban agriculture, mobility politics, and intergenerational spatial experiences.
- Key Projects: Studies on Hanoi’s rooftop gardeners, motorbike taxi drivers, and transnational spice commodity chains.
- Geographic Foci: Vietnam (especially northern uplands and Hanoi), Indonesia, and China’s Yunnan Province.
Her recent publications (2024–2025) highlight critical analyses of urban infrastructure projects, informal labor dynamics, and the socio-environmental impacts of commodity chains. Turner’s approach integrates qualitative and spatial data to address pressing issues in global development.
