About
Luke Reader is a Lecturer in the Writing Program at Case Western Reserve University. He holds a PhD in History from UC Irvine (2013). His teaching focuses on histories of democracy, populism, and the ideological use of history. His research examines Leonard Woolf, internationalism, and the British Labour Party in the early 20th century, with recent work on antifascist book groups in 1930s Britain.
Education: PhD in History, UC Irvine, 2013.
Research Interests: Luke’s work explores 20th-century British political history, including topics such as democracy, populism, and the British Labour Party. He has also written on contemporary issues like Brexit, antisemitism, and the intersection of history with popular culture. His current research investigates antifascist movements in 1930s Britain.
Luke has contributed to academic journals such as International History Review and Jewish Culture and History, and has been featured in media discussions on NPR and Cleveland-area television. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, linking historical analysis with modern social and political discourse.
