Anna Rose Alexander

Anna Rose Alexander is an Assistant Professor of History at Cal State East Bay, specializing in the interplay of technology, social change, and urban environments. Her research explores how industrialization and modernization inadvertently exacerbate risks like fire, shaping societal structures and inequalities.

Research Focus:

• Urban History
• Technology and Society
• Environmental Risk
• Social Inequality

Key Contributions: In her book City on Fire, Alexander examines Mexico City's 1860–1910 era, where efforts to modernize increased fire hazards, catalyzing social and institutional transformations. This work highlights the intersection of engineering, medicine, and fire-related expertise with profit-driven industries.