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Ewan Gibbs is a historian specializing in energy, industry, work, and protest. His research and teaching explore how the production and consumption of energy have significantly shaped employment and the political landscape amid economic change. Ewan employs historical insights to frame contemporary debates crucial for achieving a transition to a sustainable economy, particularly for workers and communities embedded within high-carbon industries. He authored 'Coal Country: Meaning and Memory of Deindustrialization in Postwar Scotland,' which was shortlisted for the Scottish History Book of the Year 2021. Currently, he is completing 'Unmaking the British Working Class' under contract with Verso and has contributed to various publications in esteemed outlets like the London Review of Books and Jacobin. Ewan is committed to teaching and guiding honors and postgraduate students in developing archival and oral history research projects. His developed online course, 'Navigating Energy History,' is available for free on FutureLearn, alongside a web exhibition that combines visual images, archival research, and testimonies. Ewan's research interests encompass the major organizational changes in energy generation and economic production, deeply rooted in the political economy of Britain's energy system.
University of Glasgow • Glasgow
Teaching and researching in the field of Economic and Social History.