Research Bio
James Vernon's work focuses on the cultural, social, political and economic history of Britain and its imperial world from 1750 to the present. He also has broad comparative and theoretical interests in questions about the nature of modernity, liberalism, capitalism, imperialism, decolonization, state formation, welfare regimes, and neoliberalism.
Research Expertise and Interest
Britain, its Empire and World, 1750 to present
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Teaching
Courses taught during the three most recent semesters
2026 Spring
Directed Dissertation Research [HISTORY 296 - 045]
Directed Dissertation Research [HISTORY 296 - 044]