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Alex Beasley is an interdisciplinary scholar with a focus on capitalism and the U.S. empire, particularly interested in how people's experiences shape their understandings of capitalism and its ideals. His research examines the ways in which capitalism works to create and maintain racial, gendered, and sexual inequalities. Beasley's work in energy and environmental humanities extends to urban studies and the culture of politics, service work, and reproductive labor. He is completing a book manuscript titled 'Expert Capital: Houston Making Service Empire' under contract with Harvard University Press, which analyzes the ideological underpinnings of the oilfield services industry and its role in shaping U.S. economic power. His publications span topics such as labor history, business, gender, sexuality, and international relations, appearing in journals like Diplomatic History and Radical History Review.
University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Teaching and researching American Studies with a focus on capitalism and its societal impacts.
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