Dr. James Kneale

Biography

James Kneale is a cultural historical geographer with a primary focus on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, examining themes of drink temperance in Britain and exploring literary geographies in genres such as science fiction and horror. He has published nearly sixty papers and book chapters, including his forthcoming book 'Temperance Lives: Life Assurance, Drink, Medicine in Britain, 1840-1918'. He has co-edited 'Lost Space: Geographies of Science Fiction' and has been the co-editor of the 'Journal of Victorian Culture'. Kneale has supervised sixteen successful PhD students on various historical, literary, and cultural geography topics and is currently co-supervising PhD projects in related fields. His research on drink and temperance has led to a diverse range of public engagement activities, including giving evidence to the Parliamentary Health Select Committee and appearing on BBC Radio programs. Kneale’s academic career includes positions at the University of Exeter and a significant tenure at University College London where he has also held various administrative roles and acted as an external examiner for multiple universities.

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