About
Marina Moskowitz is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Glasgow's School of Humanities. Her research focuses on material culture, particularly exploring intersections between consumption, class identity, and historical practices. She has published extensively on topics including American middle-class history, horticultural commerce, and textile culture. Notable works include Standard of Living: the Measure of the Middle Class in Modern America (2004) and the collaborative Knitting in Scotland: Culture, Craft and Industry c.1880-2020 (2023).
Her scholarship bridges economic, social, and cultural history, with particular attention to how material objects reflect societal values and aspirations. She has co-edited volumes such as Cultures of Commerce (2006) and contributed to interdisciplinary projects like Time, Consumption and Everyday Life (2009). Dr. Moskowitz's recent work emphasizes craft traditions and sustainability in historical contexts.
Awards and recognitions are not explicitly listed in the provided materials, though her prolific publication record indicates significant scholarly contribution. She has advised no recorded students, focusing instead on editorial and collaborative research roles.
Labs/teams affiliations are unspecified, but her involvement in projects like the Glasgow University Knits initiative suggests engagement with institutional cultural heritage initiatives.
