Murphy, Dr. Michael
Biography
Michael earned his PhD in Political Science from Mcgill University, with a specialization in political theory. Following postdoctoral positions at the University of Auckland and Queen's University, Michael taught in the Political Studies department at the University of Otago before joining the UNBC Department of Political Science in 2006. From 2006 to 2015 Michael held the Canada Research Chair in Comparative Indigenous-State Relations, and in 2016 he was promoted to Full Professor.
Research and Expertise
- Culture
- Ethics
- First Nations
- Health and Wellbeing
- Human Rights
- Political Science
Political theory, multiculturalism, ethnicity and nationalism, Indigenous rights and self-determination, democracy and democratization, diversity and democracy, democracy and ethnic conflict, ethics and politics, transitional justice and the politics of reconciliation.
Languages Spoken:- English
- PhD NRES
- MA NRES
- MA Political Science