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About
Prof. Yarbrough joined Georgia Southern University in 2006.
Research interests
Dr. Yarbrough’s research areas include immigration, critical cultural geographies, and nature-society geographies. He has published research on immigrant residential settlement geographies in the U.S. South, and how racialization has affected these newcomers. Recently, he has turned his attention to examining the emergence and impact of ecotourism in northwest Ecuador. In addition, he’s working on a human-environment textbook project with Dr. Mark Welford.
Teaching interests
Dr. Yarbrough teaches World Regional Geography (GEOG 1130), Introduction to Human Geography (GEOG 1101), Introduction to Research (GEOG 4120), Cultural Geography (GEOG 5530), and Population Geography (GEOG 5330), and Seminar in Geographic Thought (GEOG 7630) at Georgia Southern. In addition, Dr. Yarbrough has led summer Study Abroad courses to Ecuador (2008, 2011, 2013) and India (2015) with Dr. Mark Welford.
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Disciplines
- Human Geography
Research Interests
- Geography
- Cultural Geography
- Nature-society Geographies
- Immigration
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Impact of urban form and street infrastructure on pedestrian-motorist collisions
Foreman, T., Lin, M., Tu, W. & Yarbrough, R., May 16 2024, In: International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion. 31, 3, p. 521-533 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Human-environment interactions: An introduction
Welford, M. R. & Yarbrough, R. A., Oct 7 2020, Springer International Publishing. 249 p.Research output: Book, anthology, or report › Book › peer-review
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Serendipitous conservation: Impacts of oil pipeline construction in rural northwestern Ecuador
Welford, M. R. & Yarbrough, R. A., Dec 1 2015, In: Extractive Industries and Society. 2, 4, p. 766-774 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An Analysis of the Informal Economy of Veracruz State During the Fox Administration
Brock, G. J., Tian, J. & Yarbrough, R., Jan 1 2014, In: The Journal of Developing Areas. 48Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Legal Status and the Politics of Immigration in Georgia: Effects of HB 87 and 287(g)
Yarbrough, R. A., 2013.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation