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James Q. Davies is a historian specializing in musicology with a focus on the intersection of music and environmentality, particularly during the long nineteenth century. He earned his PhD from Gonville & Caius College as a Research Fellow, exploring microhistorical themes in his work. His publications include books such as 'Musical Souvenir: London 1829' and 'Sound Knowledge: Music Science London,' as well as co-editing 'Creatures of Air,' which examines the historical relationship between music and air in the context of Euro-US industrialism. In addition to his scholarly contributions, Davies is deeply invested in mentoring students across a diverse range of dissertation topics encompassing Afro-Brazilian performance, acoustic design, and historical sound practices. He teaches numerous courses at the University of California, Berkeley, centering on music history, environmental studies, and the politics of sound. His academic work has appeared in various prestigious publications, cementing his role as an influential voice in the field of musicology.
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