Susan Ruddick

I have always been fascinated with questions of space and power. In recent years I have turned to philosophical influences of the early Enlightenment and contemporary French continental philosophy to explore implications for geographic thought.

I am something of an interdisciplinary scholar --  initially trained in architecture (University of Waterloo), followed by an MA in geography (McGill) and a PhD in Planning  (UCLA). I have practiced as a planner in Montreal and Los Angeles and worked for architectural firms in Toronto and Montreal as a draftsperson.  I am fluent in French and speak passable German.