Erasmus University Rotterdam

prof.dr.
(Murat) M Arsel

prof.dr. (Murat) M Arsel
Endowed Professor International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) Academic staff unit
Location
Kortenaerkade 12, 's - Gravenhage
Room
I4-24
Telephone
0704260429
Email
arsel@iss.nl

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I am Professor of Political Economy of Sustainable Development at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam. My doctoral education was at the University of Cambridge. I was a post-doctoral lecturer at the University of Chicago. I have held the Keyman Family Visiting Professorship at Northwestern University and I am Adjunct Professor at Universidad San Francisco de Quito. I am the Chair of the Editorial Board of Development and Change.

Situated firmly within development studies and informed by political ecology, heterodox economics, social theory, and agrarian political economy, my work focuses on the tensions between nature, capitalism, and emancipatory socio-economic change.

        • F. Adaman, B. Akbulut & M. Arsel (2020). The Political Economy of Environmental Policymaking in Turkey: A Vicious Cycle. In G.M. Tezcür (Ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Turkish Politics. Oxford: Oxford University Press doi: 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780190064891.013.24
        • M. Arsel, L. Pellegrini & C.F. Mena (2019). Maria’s Paradox: Oil Extraction and the Misery of Missing Development Alternatives in the Ecuadorian Amazon. In P. Shaffer, R. Kanbur & R. Sandbrook (Eds.), Immiserizing Growth: When Growth Fails the Poor. Oxford: Oxford University Press [go to publisher's site] doi: 10.1093/oso/9780198832317.003.0009
        • B. Akbulut, F. Adaman & M. Arsel (2018). Troubled Waters of Hegemony: Consent and Contestation in Turkey’s Hydropower Landscapes. In F. Menga & E. Swyngedouw (Eds.), Water, Technology and the Nation-State (Earthscan Studies in Water Resource Management) (pp. 96-114). Abington, UK: Routledge [go to publisher's site]
        • F. Adaman, M. Arsel & B. Akbulut (2017). Introduction: Neoliberal Developmentalism in Turkey: Continuity, Rupture, Consolidation. In F. Adaman, B. Akbulut & M. Arsel (Eds.), Neoliberal Turkey and its Discontents: Economic Policy and the Environment under Erdogan (pp. 1-17). London: IB Tauris
        • B. Akbulut, F. Adaman & M. Arsel (2017). The Radioactive Inertia: Deciphering Turkey’s Anti-Nuclear Movement. In F. Adaman, B. Akbulut & M. Arsel (Eds.), Neoliberal Turkey and its Discontents: Economic Policy and the Environment under Erdogan (pp. 175-190). London: IB Tauris
        • M. Arsel, F. Adaman & B. Akbulut (2017). 'A Few Environmentalists?' Interrogating the 'Political' in the Gezi Park. In F. Adaman, B. Akbulut & M. Arsel (Eds.), Neoliberal Turkey and its Discontents: Economic Policy and the Environment under Erdogan (pp. 191-206). London: IB Tauris
        • F. Adaman, M. Arsel & B. Akbulut (2017). Conclusion: Neoliberal Modernisation Cast in Concrete. In F. Adaman, B. Akbulut & M. Arsel (Eds.), Neoliberal Turkey and its Discontents: Economic Policy and the Environment under Erdogan (pp. 246-253). London: IB Tauris
        • M. Arsel, C. Mena, L. Pellegrini & I. Radhuber (2014). Property rights, nationalization and extractive industries in Bolivia and Ecuador. In M. Bavinck, L. Pellegrini & E. Mostert (Eds.), Conflicts over Natural Resources in the Global South – Conceptual Approaches (pp. 109-128). Leiden: CRC Press/Balkema [go to publisher's site]
        • F. Adaman & M. Arsel (2012). Environment. In S. Sayari & M. Heper (Eds.), The Routledge Handbook of Modern Turkey (pp. 317-327). London: Routledge
        • M. Spoor, M. Arsel & P. JIang (2012). Local Climate Change and Water Distribution in Xinjiang. In M. Salih (Ed.), Local Climate Change and Society (pp. 74-89). London and New York: Routledge
        • M. Arsel & M. Spoor (2010). Securing the future, democratizing development : the role of water. In M. Arsel & M. Spoor (Eds.), Water, environmental security and sustainable rural development : conflict and cooperation in Central Eurasia (Routledge ISS studies in rural livelihoods, 5) (pp. 269-284). London and New York: Routledge
        • M. Arsel & M. Spoor (2010). Follow the water. In M. Arsel & M. Spoor (Eds.), Water, environmental security and sustainable rural development : conflict and cooperation in Central Eurasia (Routledge ISS studies in rural livelihoods, 5) (pp. 3-17). London and New York: Routledge
        • M. Arsel & M. Spoor (2010). Preface. In M. Arsel & M. Spoor (Eds.), Water, environmental security and sustainable rural development : conflict and cooperation in Central Eurasia (pp. xiv-xv). London and New York: Routledge
        • F. Adaman & M. Arsel (2010). Globalization, Development and Environmental Policies in Turkey. In T. Çetin & F. Yilmaz (Eds.), Understanding the process of economic change in Turkey : an institutional approach (Economic issues, problems and perspectives series) (pp. 319-335). New York: Nova Science Publishers
        • E. Josh & M. Arsel (2010). Political ecology of marshland restoration in Iraq. In M. Arsel & M.N. Spoor (Eds.), Water, environmental security and sustainable rural development : conflict and cooperation in Central Eurasia (pp. 49-74). London and New York: Routledge
        • M. Arsel & J. Ellis (2009). Political ecology of marshland restoration in Iraq. In M. Arsel & M. Spoor (Eds.), Water, Environmental Security and Sustainable Rural Development (pp. 49-74). London: Routledge
        • F. Adaman & M. Arsel (2008). Kuresellesme ve Kalkinma Surecinde Turkiye'de Cevre Politikalari: Aktorler ve Faktorler. In Ibrahim Öztürk (Ed.), Türkiye’nin küreselleşmesi : fırsatlar ve tehditler : ekonominin küreselleşmesi ve sürdürülebilir kalkınma. Istanbul: Istanbul Ticaret Odası Yayinlari
        • K. Kaygusuz & M. Arsel (2005). Energy politics and policy. In F. Adaman & M. Arsel (Eds.), Environmentalism in Turkey : Between democracy and development? (Ashgate studies in environmental policy and practice) (pp. 149-165) Aldershot/Burlington: Ashgate
        • M. Arsel (2005). The Bergama Imbroglio. In F. Adaman & M. Arsel (Eds.), Environmentalism in Turkey : Between democracy and development? (pp. 263-275) Aldershot/Burlington: Ashgate
        • F. Adaman & M. Arsel (2005). Development and democratization in an era of environmental crisis. In M. Dr. Arsel & F. Adaman (Eds.), Environmentalism in Turkey : between democracy and development? (Ashgate studies in environmental policy and practice) (pp. 293-298) Aldershot/Burlington: Ashgate
        • M. Arsel (2005). Reflexive developmentalism? Toward an environmental critique of modernization. In F. Adaman & M. Arsel (Eds.), Environmentalism in Turkey : Between democracy and development? (pp. 15-34) Aldershot/Brookfield: Ashgate
        • F. Adaman & M. Arsel (2005). Introduction. In F. Adaman & M. Arsel (Eds.), Environmentalism in Turkey : Between democracy and development? (pp. 1-11) Aldershot/Burlington: Ashgate
        • M. Arsel (2003). Risk society at Europe's periphery? Reflections on the Bergama resistance in Turkey. In Fatoş Gökşen (Ed.), Integrating and articulating environments : a challenge for Northern and Southern Europe (Integrated assessment studies, 3) (pp. 29-50). Lisse: Swets and Zeitlinger

      • M. Arsel (2010). E. Fuat Keyman, Remaking Turkey: Globalization, Alternative Modernities and [Bespreking van het boek Remaking Turkey: Globalization, Alternative Modernities and Democracy]. International Journal of Turkish Studies, 16(1-2).
      • M. Arsel (2009). An Introduction to Sustainable Development by Peter P. Rogers, Kazi F. Jalal and John A. Boyd. [Bespreking van het boek An Introduction to Sustainable Development by Peter P. Rogers, Kazi F. Jalal and John A. Boyd]. Development and Change, 40(2), 399-401.
      • M. Arsel (2002). Book Review of "Political Ecology: Science, Myth and Policy" (Stott, P and Sullivan eds) [Bespreking van het boek Book Review of "Political Ecology: Science, Myth and Policy" (Stott, P and Sullivan eds)]. Government and Policy, 20(6), 933-934.
      • M. Arsel (1999). Book Review of "The Global Politics of the Environment -L Elliott" [Bespreking van het boek Book Review of "The Global Politics of the Environment -L Elliott"]. Cambridge Review of International Affairs, XII, 2.
      • M. Arsel (1998). Book Review of "Dependency Theory: Scholarship and Politics in Latin American Studies" (R. Packenham ed.) [Bespreking van het boek Book Review of "Dependency Theory: Scholarship and Politics in Latin American Studies" (R. Packenham ed.)]. Journal of International Studies, 27, 404-406.

        • M. Arsel & B.E. Buscher (Eds.). (2012-2012) Development and Change, 43(1).
        • B.E. Buscher & M. Arsel (Eds.). (2012-2012) Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale Geografie, 103(2).
        • B.N.F. White, M. Arsel & S. Afiff (Eds.). (2009-2009) Jurnal Tanah Air, Oct-Dec.

        • M. Arsel, B. Hogenboom & L. Pellegrini (Eds.). (2016-2016) The Extractive Industries and Society: an International Journal (print), 3(4).
        • M. Arsel & A. Dasgupta (Eds.). (2015-2015) Development and Change, 46(4).

        • M. Arsel (2020). The myth of global sustainability : Environmental limits and (de)growth in the time of SDGs. (Preprints, ISS working papers. General series, no 662). The Hague: International Institute of Social Studies
        • M. Arsel & A. Dasgupta (2010). Structural change, land use and the state in China: making sense of three divergent processes. (Preprints, ISS working papers series. General series, no 509). The Hague: International Institute of Social Studies

        • B. Özkaynak, B. Rodriguez-Labajos, M. Arsel, D. Avci, M.H. Carbonell, B. Chareyron, G. Chicaiza, M. Conde, F. Demaria, R. Finamore, B. Kohrs, V.V. Krishna, M. Mahongnao, D. Raeva, A.A. Singh, T. Slavov, T. Tkalec & I. Yánez (2012). Mining conflicts around the world: Common grounds from an Environmental Justice perspective. (Extern rapport, EJOLT Report, no 7). : Environmental Justice Organisations, Liabilities and Trade (EJOLT) (FP7-Science in Society-2010-1)

        • M. Arsel (2012). Reflexive modernization of the developmental state. Building Interdisciplinarity in Middle East Studies.3rd Annual Mediterranean Program Summer School, European University Institute: Florence.
        • M. Arsel (2010). State Power, Nature and Development under ‘Socialism of the 21st Century’ in Ecuador: From Tragedy to Farce? International Conference: University of Groningen, The Netherlands (2010, november 18 - 2010, november 19).
        • M. Arsel (2008). Irrigation agriculture and sustainable development in Xinjiang. Greening Asian Growth. Economic Transition and Sustainable Agricultural Development in East and Southeast Asia: Nanjing, China (2008, oktober 29 - 2008, oktober 30).
        • M. Arsel (2008). The end of sustainable development: capitalism, economic growth, and global inequality. Is Development Sustainable? A conference in honor of Ted Steck’s retirement: Chicago (2008, mei 9 - 2008, mei 10).
        • M. Arsel & J. Sowers (2007). Environmental narratives, national imaginaries, and transformation of nature in the Middle East. Middle East Studies Association Annual Conference: Montreal (2007, november 17 - 2007, november 20).
        • M. Arsel (2006). 'We will not become Africa' : Turkish environmentalism at the gates of European civilization. RGS-IBG Annual International Conference: London (2006, augustus 30 - 2006, september 1).
        • M. Arsel (2006). Is there a fixed trajectory to societal transformation: A critique of totalizing environmental sociology. Association of American Geographers Annual Meeting: Chicago, IL (2006, maart 9 - 2006, maart 13).
        • M. Arsel (2006). Environmental human rights in the risk society. Conflict and human security. Development Studies Association Workshop, St. Edmunds College, Cambridge: Cambridge (2006, juni 3).
        • M. Arsel (2006). Restoration as liberation? Political ecology of the reconstruction of Iraqi marshes. The Last Drop? Water, Security and Sustainable Development in Central Eurasia: The Hague (2006, december 1 - 2006, december 2).
        • M. Arsel (2004). Environment, Development and Human Rights in Turkey. Human Rights Program, University of Chicago: Chicago.
        • M. Arsel (2004). German Espionage or ANZAC Revenge. Environmental Nationalism and Risk Politics in Turkey. 19th Middle East History and Theory Conference, University of Chicago: Chicago (2004, april 30 - 2004, mei 1).
        • M. Arsel (2003). German Espionage or ANZAC Revenge? Environmental Nationalism and Risk Politics in Turkey. 18th Middle East History and Theory Conference, University of Chicago: Chicago (2003, mei 9 - 2003, mei 10).
        • M. Arsel (2003). Transnational activist networks and energy politics: Three case studies from Middle East and Central Asia. Environmental Workshop, University of Chicago: .
        • M. Arsel (2001). Golden futures? Prospects for Turkish Environmentalism in an Era of Economic Crisis. Modern Turkish Studies Lecture Series, London School of Economcis: London.
        • M. Arsel (2000). Mining for change: The triple transformation of state, society and business in Turkey. International Society for Ecological Economics Conference: Canberra.
        • M. Arsel (2000). Risking development or development risks: Probing the environmental dilemmas of Turkish modernization. ESF Envrionmental workshop, Bogazici University: Istanbul.
        • M. Arsel (1999). Ecological modernization in Turkey? A case study of Ovacik gold mine. International Sociological Association Annual Conference: Chicago.

        • M. Arsel (2012). Environment, development and human rights: Contested choices, unavoidable costs? Regional Perspectives on Globalization and Human Rights, Workshop for Educators, University of Chigaco: Chicago.
        • B.E. Buscher, M. Arsel, L. Pellegrini & W. Harcourt (2012). Environmental Studies Colloquium series: 'Critical Engagements with the Green Economy'. A series of three colloquia and a conference organized (March, June, October and November): .

  • Science & Practice for Transformative Ch

    Title
    Science & Practice for Transformative Ch
    Year
    2020
    Year level
    Level 300

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    4212 Contemporary Capitalism, Governance

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    4212 Contemporary Capitalism, Governance
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    2020

    4229 Global Political Ecology

    Title
    4229 Global Political Ecology
    Year
    2020

    3105 Research Paper Preparation

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    3105 Research Paper Preparation
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    2020

    5401 Research Paper

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    5401 Research Paper
    Year
    2020

    2102 The Making of Development (GMD)

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    2102 The Making of Development (GMD)
    Year
    2020

    Major AFES

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    Major AFES
    Year
    2020

    2201 Encounters in Development Studies

    Title
    2201 Encounters in Development Studies
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    2020

    4150 Political Economy

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    4150 Political Economy
    Year
    2020

    Ways of Seeing

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    Ways of Seeing
    Year
    2020

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    Board of Examiners
    Year
    2020

    2101 The Making of Development

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    2101 The Making of Development
    Year
    2020

  • Development and Change

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    Chief Editor

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    University
    Erasmus University Rotterdam
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    International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)
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    Academic staff unit
    Telephone
    0704260429

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Postbus 29776 2502 LT 's-Gravenhage

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