Dr. Allan Burnett

Biography

Allan Burnett is a postdoctoral researcher and teacher in modern history at Linköping University, where his research primarily focuses on the role of media in apocalyptic culture of the 20th century and its relation to social upheaval and armed conflict. He explores themes related to the media practices surrounding apocalyptic transformations, particularly the aftermath of the world wars, through a transnational lens encompassing British society within European, North American, and global contexts. His current work centers on the media representations of the 1960s and 1970s, investigating the agents that drive potential revelations about humanity and the environment. Before his postdoctoral position, Burnett completed his PhD in Media History at Lund University, where he worked as a lecturer. His academic journey began at the University of Edinburgh, and his earlier career involved working as a journalist and author, producing history books for children and engaging with educational institutions including schools, libraries, and museums.

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