Dr. Andrew Fearnley

Biography

Andrew Fearnley is a historian specializing in modern United States history, with particular interests in racial thought, African American intellectual history, and urban studies. His research examines the concept of race in the context of twentieth-century American history and explores how such concepts have been shaped through various cultural lenses. Fearnley's doctoral work focused on American psychiatrists and their influence on racial assumptions, providing valuable insights into the historiography of race and racial thought. Additionally, he has contributed to scholarship on topics such as the periodization of Anglo-American historiography and the financing of Black Power activism, including the role of the Black Panther Party. He is currently investigating the cultural remaking of sports spectatorship in North America, particularly the impact of large-screen video displays since the 1980s. As a member of the British Association for American Studies from 2021 to 2024, Fearnley has been involved in initiatives aimed at enhancing the teaching of American history in schools. He also engages extensively with secondary education, promoting public history projects that highlight the connections between Manchester and significant American historical figures.

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