Dr. Steven Casey

Professor

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Biography

Professor Steven Casey specializes in U.S. foreign policy and has authored several notable books, including 'Cautious Crusade,' which explores American attitudes toward Nazi Germany during World War II, and 'Selling the Korean War,' which won the Truman Book Award. His recent work includes 'War Beat Pacific,' addressing American media's role in the war against Japan. His academic career began at the University of East Anglia, followed by doctoral studies at Oxford. Since joining the London School of Economics in 2001, he has secured numerous awards for his contributions to teaching and research, including the LSE Excellence Education Award and the Richard E. Neustadt Prize. Notably, he was the first Visiting Fellow at the Australian Prime Ministers Centre and frequently collaborates on research projects exploring U.S. military history and media impact. In addition to his academic publications, Professor Casey is an engaging educator, supervising PhD students and teaching undergraduate courses. He remains active in academic discourse through interviews and articles that commemorate historical events like the VE Day anniversary. His expertise extends to 20th-century U.S. history, reflecting his commitment to uncovering complex narratives within contemporary and historical contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

London School of Economics and Political Science • London

Teaching and conducting research in U.S. foreign policy and media history.

Awards

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LSE Excellence Education Award

2016-06-01
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Richard E. Neustadt Prize

2015-01-01

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.