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Siân Pooley is a Tutor in Modern British History at Magdalen College, University of Oxford, specializing in the social and cultural history of 19th and 20th century Britain. Her research interests include topics such as family, childhood, intimacy, community, citizenship, and social policy. Pooley’s doctoral research investigates social change and continuity during these centuries, with a focus on parenthood and the implications of fertility decline. She has co-edited a book that explores the intergenerational transmission of parenthood and is currently examining children’s lives and subjectivities, especially through texts created by young people. Her contributions to the history of childhood involve collaborative research on adversity and resilience, particularly in the context of children during the 20th century. Pooley's teaching encompasses various subjects in British history, including courses on British Isles from 1815 to 1924 and the history of women and gender.
Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.