Allan Burnett

Allan Burnett serves as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Linköping University, holding joint appointments in the Department of History, Art History and Religious Studies and the Department of Culture and Society under the Faculty of Philosophy. His academic work integrates historical analysis with cultural studies to investigate media's societal impact.

Burnett's research centers on modern history with particular emphasis on:

• Media's role in apocalyptic culture throughout the 20th century
• Media dynamics during social upheaval and armed conflict
• Evolution of apocalyptic notions from biblical times to contemporary expressions
• 20th Century British historical memory

He explores how media assemblages construct societal understanding of historical events, especially in contexts of war and cultural transformation.

His 2024 monograph "Order in Ruins" examines British society's engagement with the documentary series 'The World at War' during 1970-1975, revealing how media representations shaped collective memory of World War II. This work anchors his broader research trajectory investigating media's influence on historical consciousness during periods of societal change.

As a core member of the LiU Hub for Apocalyptic and Post-Apocalyptic Imaginations, Burnett contributes to this interdisciplinary platform that examines apocalyptic traditions across contemporary politics, media, art, and daily life. The hub facilitates cross-departmental collaboration among researchers studying how apocalyptic thought manifests in modern culture.