Dr. Susan Nance

Biography

Susan Nance is a Professor in the History Department at the University of Guelph, where she has taught since 2004. She received her Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley in 2003, and has since developed a focus on animal history, environmental history, and the intersections of entertainment and communication within various industries. Nance is a lead editor and co-founder of the Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare at Guelph, where she has been an affiliated faculty member since 2007. Her research interests include the cultural history of animals in the North American West, the dynamics of the wild and exotic animal trade in Las Vegas, and the impact of these themes on broader American cultural narratives. She is particularly interested in how historical narratives inform contemporary discussions about animal rights and welfare, as well as environmental stewardship.

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