Dr. John Morgan

Biography

John Morgan's research primarily focuses on early modern environmental history with a specific emphasis on the histories of water and flooding. His scholarly journey began at the University of Warwick where he completed his MA and PhD, which sparked his interest in how people in early modern England understood, prepared for, mitigated, and utilized flooding. He has published numerous journal articles and book chapters exploring these themes. Morgan's current book project is titled 'Troubled Waters: Flooding, Environment Politics Early Modern England', which aims to shed new light on the experiences of early modern populations amid climatic and social upheaval. He is a co-investigator on an AHRC-funded project that examines the history and influence of Internal Drainage Boards on land and flood management in England from the eighteenth century onwards, collaborating with several universities. Moreover, he has explored the emotional contexts of environmental relationships through various projects and publications. His wide-ranging interests also include the social, cultural, and legal histories surrounding beached whales, as well as the historical impacts of social, cultural, and religious dynamics in early modern Britain. Morgan has experience supervising MPhil and PhD students, guiding research in early modern environmental history and related fields.

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