Peter Gilbert

Peter Gilbert is a Lecturer at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), affiliated with the Writing Program within the College of Letters and Science. His office is located in Girvetz 1314, and he can be reached at PG@writing.ucsb.edu. He specializes in teaching Writing 2 and 105WE: Writing and Ethics.

His research and teaching focus on the intersection of political ideologies, cultural practices, and public policies related to social and economic inequalities. He explores democratic theories, neoliberal governance, and their representations in late 20th and 21st century literature, film, and journalism. Key themes include how institutional structures underwrite or mitigate inequality.

No academic awards, grants, or specific advising records are detailed in the provided text. The Writing Program at UCSB emphasizes ethical writing practices and critical analysis, aligning with Gilbert’s interdisciplinary research interests.