Katherine T Mccaffrey

About the Author

Katherine T. McCaffrey is a distinguished scholar and author whose work illuminates the intersections of military power, social justice, and community resistance. With a deep commitment to uncovering the human stories behind geopolitical conflicts, she draws on extensive research and fieldwork to explore how ordinary people challenge institutional authority. Her acclaimed book, Military Power and Popular Protest: The U.S. Navy in Vieques, Puerto Rico, chronicles the decades-long struggle of Vieques residents against U.S. military occupation, highlighting themes of environmental justice, colonialism, and grassroots activism. McCaffrey's writing bridges academic rigor with accessible narrative, making complex historical events relatable and urgent for a broad audience. As a professor of anthropology, she continues to advocate for marginalized voices in global dialogues on power and protest.