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Blake Brown is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of History at Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is cross-appointed to the Atlantic Canada Studies program and serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University. His academic career spans several decades with expertise in Canadian legal history and the history of gun control in Canada.
Professor Brown's educational background includes:
- BA in History from Acadia University
- MA in History from York University
- LLB (Law degree) from the University of Toronto
- MA in Criminology from the University of Toronto
- PhD in History from Dalhousie University
Professor Brown's primary research interests focus on modern Canadian history, legal history, and the history of Atlantic Canada, with a particular specialization in the historical evolution of gun control legislation in Canada. His scholarly work examines how firearms regulation has developed in Canada from colonial times to the present day, analyzing the intersection of law, politics, and social attitudes toward guns. He has also made significant contributions to the history of medical malpractice in Canada, exploring how legal standards for medical care have evolved over time. His research frequently employs interdisciplinary approaches, combining legal, social, and political history to provide comprehensive analyses of complex historical developments.
His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with a clear focus on Canadian legal history, particularly regarding gun control legislation and medical malpractice. The articles reveal a scholar deeply engaged with contemporary policy debates, using historical analysis to inform current discussions about firearms regulation and medical accountability.
Professor Brown has held several prestigious research positions including:
- Fulbright Visiting Research Chair and Visiting Scholar in History at Vanderbilt University
- Visiting Fellow at the University of Victoria in Wellington
- Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Post-Doctoral Fellow at Saint Mary's University
- Fellow at the J. Willard Hurst Summer Institute in Legal History at the University of Wisconsin
- Visiting Researcher at Harvard Law School
Professor Brown teaches a range of courses including HIST 1253: Canada since Confederation, HIST 2340: The History of Atlantic Canada, HIST 3000: The Discipline of History, HIST 3403: The Invention of Canada, HIST 4401: Crime in Canada, and HIST 4574: Guns, Violence, and the Law. His teaching reflects his research interests, particularly in the areas of Canadian history, legal history, and the historical development of gun control policies.
