Oral History Interview, Matthew Turner (1334)

Abstract

In his April 2013 interview with Tom Spear, Matthew Turner talks about his career in researching and teaching African geography. He explains how he became involved in studying social science and Africa through his initial work in the fields of ecology and biology. He then details his research in Sahelian Africa that explores the impact of environmental factors on social and gender relationships in Mali and Niger. Finally, he discusses his teaching and institutional service at UW-Madison, focusing on the Department of Geography and the African Studies Program. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the UW-Madison Oral History Program as part of the African Studies oral history project.