Peter Adams

Peter Adams serves as Senior Lecturer in the Department of English within the College of Arts & Letters at Old Dominion University. His academic foundation includes advanced studies in English literature and communications, positioning him at the intersection of cultural analysis and historical narrative.

Education

• M.A. in English, University of Georgia (1997)
• B.A. in Communications, Fordham University (1975)

Research Profile

Dr. Adams specializes in American cultural history with dual emphases on religious identity formation and political radicalism. His scholarship critically examines how marginalized communities navigate faith, politics, and cultural assimilation in American society. The interdisciplinary nature of his work bridges literary analysis with historical sociology, particularly through case studies of Jewish American communities and urban political movements.

Scholarly Contributions

His publications reveal a consistent focus on identity politics within American historical contexts. The 2014 monograph analyzes the evolution of American Judaism through political and theological lenses, while the 2005 work investigates street-level radicalism in New York City. These studies demonstrate his methodological approach combining archival research with cultural theory to unpack power dynamics in community formation.

Awards & Recognition

No scientific awards or major fellowships were documented in available materials.

Academic Engagement

As a Senior Lecturer, Adams contributes to undergraduate curriculum development in American literature and cultural studies. Available records indicate no formal graduate student mentorship or externally funded research grants. His scholarly impact manifests primarily through published monographs rather than laboratory-based research or large collaborative projects.