Professor Dr. Holly Swenson

Biography

Holly E.D. Swenson is a historian specializing in modern Britain and the British Empire, with particular interests in media and business history. Her research explores how British media exports shaped cultural life and the political economy on a transnational scale during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Her book manuscript, 'Business Culture in the British World,' argues that commercial media, rather than state-driven cultural imperialism, was a key factor in developing and maintaining cultural similarities within the British World. Swenson's dissertation has been recognized by prestigious organizations such as the Association of Business Historians and the Business History Conference. She has also received support for her work from Harvard Business School and various universities and institutions. Her teaching interests include Modern British History, Imperial History, European History, Media History, and Business Economic History.

Research Interests