William Walker Knox

William Walker Knox

Dr

  • KY16 9AR

    United Kingdom

Personal profile

Research overview

Current research interests lie in the area of interpersonal violence in Scotland in the period 1700-1850 and what this has to tell us about changes in gender and family relations and social class in this era, paying particular attention to the impact of industrialisation. Ongoing interest remains in the impact of US direct inward investment on the Scottish economy and society in the period 1945 to 1970, with particualr attention on Dundee.

Other expertise

History of the Labour Party; Scottish Cotton Industry; Trade Unions; Class Structures; Women's History

Future research

Homicide, Criminality and Popular Protest in 18th and 19th Century Scotland

Industrial relevance

Industrial Relations, Criminal Trends

Academic/Professional Qualification

MA; PhD, University of Edinburgh

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions