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Professor Paul Moore is a faculty member at Toronto Metropolitan University, specializing in the study of media history, urban studies, and mass society. His research examines the history of mass market urban modernity in North America, investigating how leisure and amusement shape modern public spheres. Recent work focuses on multicultural moviegoing and diasporic film media distribution in Canada, particularly involving Italian and Chinese-language movie theatres. Moore's collaborative projects include significant contributions to 'Sunday Paper: Media History,' which explores the evolution of weekend newspapers as cultural technologies in the 1890s. His academic interests also extend to the interplay between Hollywood and advertising, as well as the historical context of film exhibition and cultural narratives in urban settings. In addition to his research, Moore has held various leadership roles, including program director for Arts & Contemporary Studies and director of the joint MA and PhD Communication Culture program at TMU. His published works and contributions to numerous conferences illustrate his commitment to advancing the field of media studies.
Toronto Metropolitan University • Toronto, ON
Professor in the Sociology department focusing on media history and urban studies.
Department of Chemical Engineering