Dr. Amy Edwards

Biography

Amy Edwards is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Bristol, specializing in social cultural history in twentieth and twenty-first century Britain. Her research focuses on the cultures of capitalism and business, particularly how individuals experience significant economic changes in their daily lives. Edwards is particularly interested in the blurred boundaries between economic, political, social, and cultural life in contemporary societies, emphasizing the emotional, material, and spatial aspects of financialization and the experiences of self-employed individuals. She has authored a book that examines the investment culture in late-twentieth century Britain, utilizing the concept of 'financial consumerism' to analyze the intersections of the post-war consumer society and the growth of the financial services sector. Currently, she is involved in a project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) entitled 'The Secret Success: Women Self-Employment in Britain, 1970-2000', which aims to trace the history of small business owners and self-employed individuals in Britain. Throughout her career, Edwards has contributed to public discourse on economic practices through various mediums, including the BBC and documentary film projects. An active educator, she teaches undergraduate courses and supervises students on a wide range of dissertation topics related to her research interests.

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