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James J. A. Blair
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Associate Professor, Geography & Anthropology | Author of *Salvaging Empire* | Views my own, not my employer’s | he/him/él | jamesjablair.com
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Copies just arrived and can’t wait to read *Extraction* by the brilliant @triofrancos.bsky.social
Two copies of a book titled Extraction on a chess table.
August 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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How do we rectify the imbalance between green energy minerals and water? We met closer to home with Dr. James J. A. Blair, Associate Professor of Anthropology at Cal Poly Pomona, who has done research and collaboration on lithium mining in both the Salton Sea and Chile. In a recent paper he and his co-authors advocate for a framework of community engagement and consultation. Inevitable environmental degradation can be addressed through the implementation of community benefits agreements to establish a just water-energy transition.
June 4, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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Tamales, feliz noche buena!
A tamalera pot full of tamales (mole, verde, rajas and dulce) on the stove.
December 25, 2024 at 5:11 AM
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Grateful for this lovely review of my book *Salvaging Empire* in The British Journal for the History of Science

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Salvaging Empire is an in-depth study of the Falkland Islands approached from various angles. Each chapter elegantly and convincingly employs a different approach, ranging from anthropology to environmental science and colonial studies. Readers get the impres- sion that Blair wrote this book while standing among the Falklanders, making it equally fascinating for those interested in this extraordinary location and those intrigued by environmental and colonial history. Despite its complex topic and wide variety of approaches, the language and mix of descriptive narration of episodes and reflective dis- cussion of consequences make it a joy to read. Whether a seasoned scholar or a casual enthusiast, one will find oneself captivated by the intricacies of Falkland history and the broader implications of empire in the modern world.
December 23, 2023 at 5:48 PM
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Excited to see my book in the exhibition hall at the AAA/CASCA conference here in Toronto!
Author with book at academic conference
November 17, 2023 at 9:41 PM
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If you’re in Toronto for the AAA/CASCA meeting, come check out these panels that I am grateful to be participating in today and tomorrow on “green” and “clean” energy transitions
Academic panel abstract on green energy Academic abstract on clean energy
November 16, 2023 at 1:43 PM
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Grateful for the invitation to speak in the Colloquium Series of the Department of Geography at University of Nevada, Reno!
Bulletin board with flyers for geography department events Flyer for academic talk with photo of speaker
October 5, 2023 at 4:53 AM
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Got to appreciate whoever is coming up with these acronyms (C-DAWG) 🌎🐶

#GreenSky 🔌💡
Notice of meeting for C-DAWG
September 8, 2023 at 3:42 PM
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Now published!

Blair, J. J. A., Gutierrez, G., & Ramón Balcázar, M. (2023). From Watershed Moment to Hydrosocial Movement: Patagonia Without Dams and the Free-Flowing Rivers Network in Chile. Human Organization, 82(3), 288–303. doi.org/10.17730/193...

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Abstract for article called “From Watershed Moment to Hydrosocial Movement: Patagonia Without Dams and the Free-Flowing Rivers Network in Chile”
August 29, 2023 at 1:21 AM
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Hot off the presses!

Love the now-rare experience of receiving the physical journal issue before the online version is available
August 18, 2023 at 3:27 AM
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Honored and grateful for the invitation to present my research on mining and maladaptive mitigation of climate change at this National Academy of Sciences symposium in Balikpapan, Indonesia. Terima kasih!
#kfos_balikpapan2023
Social scientist speaking to physical scientists at conference. Five social scientists posing on stage after a panel.
August 10, 2023 at 10:06 AM
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Author copies have arrived!
Author showing opened box of books called *Salvaging Empire* with corn stalks, basil and decorative flamingo in background.
July 13, 2023 at 2:27 AM
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using a mutual’s following list to find my other friends
Guy picking tomatoes from dying plant in patio garden alongside decorative flamingo and corn stalk.
July 4, 2023 at 5:50 PM
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By way of #Introduction I am a cultural anthropologist with training in critical geography and Latin American history. My research and advocacy focus on #energy #water #environmentaljustice & #extractivism

I am the author of *Salvaging Empire*

For more, visit: jamesjablair.com
July 3, 2023 at 7:03 PM