North American History
The intellectual and cultural history of the United States from the revolution to the Depression, American's war in Vietnam, the politics and popular culture of the United States from 1945 to the present, the Civil Rights movement and its historical significance and colonial and modern indigenous studies.
Faculty Research Focus
- Twentieth-century U.S. History
- Civil rights and labour history
- Native culture and identity
Current Projects
- Made in the USA?: The Decline of the American Manufacturing Economy, 1950-2008
Research Interests
The Faculty will consider any research topic that interests potential PhD students; however, students will benefit from researching in areas that align with the Faculty’s strengths. Please contact the Faculty to discuss your PhD topic.
Alternatively you may contact one of our academics below to discuss your area of interest.
- 19th century US History - Dr Claudia Haake
- Foreign student programs as foreign policy during the Cold War. - Dr Sally Ninham
- Fulbright program; US cultural diplomacy - Dr Alice Garner
- Indigenous History of the Americas (especially the removal policy in the United States) - Dr Claudia Haake
- New Left in US history - Professor Diane Kirkby
- North American history - Professor Timothy Minchin
