Profile
Prof. Graeme Wynn
Affiliation
The University of British ColumbiaAcademy or College
Academy of the Arts and HumanitiesYear Elected
2008Areas of Interest
Environmental History, Historical Geography, British Colonialism
Long Citation (for publication and press release)
Graeme Wynn is among the leading Historical Geographers and Environmental Historians in the English-speaking world. He is particularly known for his analyses of the social and environmental ramifications of staple trades, especially in the forests of colonial New Zealand, of the environmental impact of industrializing societies, and of the regional historical geography of early Canada. He is a meticulous researcher, a charming writer, and a fastidious editor. His recent environmental history of Canada is a much¬-anticipated and ground-breaking work. He leads the interdisciplinary collaborations that distinguish the current burgeoning of Canadian environmental history.
Short Citation (to be read at the Induction Ceremony)
Graeme Wynn is among the leading Historical Geographers and Environmental Historians in the English-speaking world. He is particularly known for his analyses of the social and environmental ramifications of staple trades, especially in the forests of colonial New Zealand, of the environmental impact of industrializing societies, and of the regional historical geography of early Canada.