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Peter Knight teaches American Studies with a focus on 19th and 20th century literature and culture. He is an expert on conspiracy theories and the cultural dimensions of finance, having published widely on these subjects and led major grant projects. Since joining the University of Manchester in 2000, he has held various positions including Director of Postgraduate Education and Associate Director of Research Impact. His research examines the role of conspiracy theories in American culture, challenging traditional psychological approaches that view such theories as mere signs of paranoia. His work includes the book 'Conspiracy Culture: The Kennedy Assassination and 'The X-Files'' and an edited collection entitled 'Conspiracy Nation: Politics and Postwar American Paranoia'. He has been involved in projects like 'Everything Connected', which investigates changes in conspiracy theories in the Internet age and has contributed to interdisciplinary projects within the realm of Economic Humanities. In addition to his academic contributions, he has curated exhibitions showcasing the cultural representation of finance.
University of Manchester • Manchester, England
Teaching American Studies, focusing on literature and culture of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.