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Chris Parkes is a Senior Lecturer at King's College London with a focus on twentieth century American history and politics. He completed his Ph.D. in International History at the London School of Economics in 2016 and has since taught at both LSE and King’s College London. His interdisciplinary teaching includes leading courses such as LSE100 between 2013 and 2016, and his current courses explore global transnational history with a particular emphasis on the United States. Chris's research interests encompass American History, Sexuality, and Diplomatic History, and he actively supervises Ph.D. candidates in these areas. His upcoming publication, 'The Welles Loneliness: Sex, Power, Politics, Scandal Life Sumner Welles' with the University of Chicago Press, reflects his scholarly work on the intersections of sexuality and political history. He has also contributed to various media, including BBC World Histories Magazine and Notches, focusing on queer masculinity and historical narratives.
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