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Tara RiderSenior LecturerSchool of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
Biography
Tara Rider’s research builds upon the debates in environmental studies regarding the relationship between nature and society and explores how questions of identity, power and culture are linked with landscape. Her research has included studies of sixteenth century Ireland as well as looking at America’s relationship with whales.
Education
- PhD, Stony Brook University
- BS, Long Island University – Southampton College