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Originally trained as a Canadian labour historian, Ian Radforth has contributed significantly to the field of social history through his analysis of class, race/ethnicity, and gender. His foundational work addressed the everyday lives of workers, particularly focusing on men’s experiences in bush camps within Ontario’s forest industry. His early publications included 'Bushworkers Bosses: Logging Northern Ontario' (1987) and the co-edited volume 'Labouring Lives' (1995), both offering insights into labor narratives from the 20th and 19th centuries respectively. Radforth's teaching encompasses labor and immigration history, reflecting his deep engagement with Canadian Working-Class History, which he co-edited in 2006. His scholarly interests extend into new cultural history, exploring themes of representation and governmentality, particularly in Victorian Canada. His notable work, 'Royal Spectacle' (2004), investigates the popular demonstrations during the royal visit to Canada in 1860, shedding light on popular royalism as a reflection of Victorian politics and society. Current research projects include analyses of 19th-century street demonstrations and the role of historians in recent ethnic redress campaigns.
Department of Sociology