A WORLD OF SCHOLARS AT YOUR REQUEST. Whether you’re looking for professional insight, a keynote speaker, guest lecturer, or a media source, the IU Southeast Speakers Bureau is where you’ll find your expert.
A WORLD OF SCHOLARS AT YOUR REQUEST. Whether you’re looking for professional insight, a keynote speaker, guest lecturer, or a media source, the IU Southeast Speakers Bureau is where you’ll find your expert.
Galvin, Peter
Associate Professor
Email: pgalvin@ius.edu
Primary Phone: 812-941-2218
Secondary Phone: None
Peter Galvin is an historical and human geographer with teaching and research experience in Africa and Latin America. His most recent research has focused on the spatial/cultural factors that impact the psychosocial functioning of former Liberian child soldiers. His past research has examined patterns of piracy in Latin America from a historical and geographic perspective.
Education: Ph.D. Geography, Louisiana State University M.A. Geography, University of Washington B.A. Agriculture, Purdue University
Topics
Latin American Geography
Category: History
Sub Category: IU Southeast
A/V Requirements: Computer with DVD/VCR and Projector
Book entitled "Patterns of Pillage" places Latin American Piracy within a spatial/historical context.
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Liberian war
Category: Africa
Sub Category: Our World
A/V Requirements: Computer with DVD/VCR and Projector
Research focused on patterns of relocation among Liberian war refugees as well as epidemiological distribution of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among Liberian war survivors.
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