Dr. Matthew Kerry

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Matthew Kerry is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Oxford, specializing in social and cultural history with a particular focus on modern Spain from the late nineteenth century to the present. His doctoral work centered on the Spanish Republic, specifically the revolutionary insurrection in Asturias in October 1934. Over time, he has expanded his research scope to examine the emergence of mass politics in Spain prior to the Civil War, alongside the intricacies of everyday political practices and the role of popular culture in protest movements post-1975. He has published extensively in journals such as the English Historical Review and Cultural & Social History, and his book, "Unite, Proletarian Brothers! Radicalism and Revolution in the Spanish Republic, 1931-36," reflects on the tensions between democracy and revolutionary movements during interwar Europe. Kerry's current research explores the political significance of sound and noise-making in shaping political behavior, and he is investigating the historical evolution of collective action through phenomena such as the Spanish charivari and its relationship to politics. Over the years, he has held research fellowships at notable institutions, including the University of Stirling and the University of Granada, and has received a PhD from the University of Sheffield.

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