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Arthur McIvor is a Professor of Social History and Director of the Scottish Oral History Centre at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. His work focuses on oral history, labour history, occupational health, and deindustrialisation, particularly in British coalfield communities. He has authored/co-authored major works such as Miners’ Lung (2007), Working Lives: Work in Britain since 1945 (2013), and Men in Reserve (2016). Current research includes oral histories of deindustrialisation and disability post-1945. His AHRC-funded projects highlight critical perspectives on industrial heritage and working-class experiences.
Research Interests: McIvor’s work critiques the romanticization of industrial heritage, emphasizing workers’ lived experiences over physical artifacts. His approach integrates political and class analyses to explore labor struggles, health impacts, and socio-economic changes.
Professional Contributions: As director of the Scottish Oral History Centre, he leads initiatives documenting marginalized histories. Collaborative projects like Men in Reserve showcase interdisciplinary approaches to historical narratives.
