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Keith McLoughlin is a lecturer at the University of Bristol, specializing in the history of politics and technology in Britain and its impact on the wider world. His current research focuses on the socio-economic implications of competing interests between industry and science, particularly through his project exploring the impact of the Concorde supersonic aircraft on Bristol and its representation of British political and technological aspirations. McLoughlin's research also highlights the contested commercial viability and social-economic value of such technological advancements. His book, 'Rockets, Guns and Kidney Machines', published by Manchester University Press, investigates the disarmament movement and its failure to divert defense spending towards socially useful production, reflecting on Cold War dynamics and their economic impact. He has published articles in 'Contemporary British History', as well as various media outlets like The Conversation and the Huffington Post.
University of Bristol • Bristol, England
Lecturer specializing in the history of politics and technology.
Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.