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Ben Jackson is a Professor of Modern History at University College, University of Oxford. His research interests focus on the role of ideas in political policy debates during the twentieth century, particularly in the UK, United States, and continental Europe. Jackson's significant contributions include his work on political thought, socialism, and liberalism in Britain throughout the twentieth century. He authored 'Equality British Left' (2007), which investigates debates on economic inequality and the rise of the welfare state. His interests extend to the emergence of neo-liberal ideas and their impact on UK politics from the mid-twentieth century onward. Jackson has co-edited works such as 'Making Thatcher’s Britain' (2012) and 'Neo-Liberal Age? Britain 1970s' (2021), exploring the historical context of neo-liberalism in Britain. He has also led research on Scottish nationalism and the evolution of nationalist political thought in modern Scotland, evidenced by his book 'Case for Scottish Independence' (2020). He teaches undergraduate courses on modern British history and supervises graduate students in related fields.
University College, University of Oxford • Oxford, England
Teaching modern British history, political thought, and supervising graduate research.
Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.