Dr. Mariel Grant

Biography

Mariel Grant holds a B.A. (Honours) degree in History from Trent University and a DPhil from the University of Oxford. Her doctoral research focused on government propaganda in England, supervised by the renowned British historian Asa Briggs. Grant has taught at the University of Saskatchewan and Trent University before joining the University of Victoria's department in 1990. Her expertise lies in Modern British History, Social Cultural History, Mass Media, Propaganda, and Tourism. Some selected publications include her book 'The Propaganda Role of the State in Inter-War Britain' published by Clarendon Press in 1994, and various articles and chapters contributing to the field. Her extensive scholarly work emphasizes continuity and change in government information policy and explores the impacts of health campaigns and socio-political communication during significant historical periods. Grant has designed and taught diverse courses covering the history of England from the Glorious Revolution to the present day, examining critical themes such as the interplay of mass media and British politics throughout multiple eras, particularly during and after the World Wars.

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