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Eastern to hold Book Launch for Sociology Professor Dennis Canterbury

by Jordan Corey

Willimantic, CT (09/06/2018) — A book launch for Eastern Connecticut State University Professor Dennis Canterbury's latest book, "Neoextractivism and Capitalist Development," will occur on Sept. 12 from 3-4 p.m. in room 301 of the Science Building.

A Q&A session will follow the launch. The event is free and open to the public; light refreshments will be served.

Canterbury is a sociology professor who specializes in labor, development, globalization and Caribbean social structure. The term "neoextractivism" refers to the collection of state-private sector policies intended to utilize income from natural resource sales for development objectives and improving the lives of a country's citizens.

"Neoextractivism and Capitalist Development" argues that neoextractivism is merely another means of capitalist development, reinforcing the position of elites with few benefits for working people. His book aims to help readers critically analyze neoextractivism and identify alternative paths for improving the human condition.

Written by Jordan Corey

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Eastern Connecticut State University is the state of Connecticut's public liberal arts university, serving more than 5,300 students annually at its Willimantic campus and satellite locations. In addition to attracting students from 163 of Connecticut's 169 towns, Eastern also draws students from 26 other states and 20 other countries. A residential campus offering 40 majors and 65 minors, Eastern offers students a strong liberal art foundation grounded in an array of applied learning opportunities. Ranked the 25th top public university in the North Region by U.S. News and World Report in its 2018 Best College ratings, Eastern has also been awarded 'Green Campus' status by the Princeton Review eight years in a row. For more information, visit www.easternct.edu.

It is the policy of Eastern Connecticut State University to ensure equal access to its events. If you are an individual with a disability and will need accommodations for this event, please contact the Office of University Relations at (860) 465-5735.

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