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David Gary Shaw is a Professor of History and Medieval Studies at Wesleyan University, where he has taught since 1990. He previously served as Chair of the Department of History and Dean of the Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Programs. His research focuses on medieval England and Britain, the theory and philosophy of history, and the intersection of identity, agency, and social context in historical studies. Shaw holds degrees from McGill University (History and Philosophy, 1986) and Oxford University (DPhil, 1990), supported by a Commonwealth Scholarship.
His teaching specialties include medieval history, historiography, and the history of Great Britain. Current research explores legal history, communication, travel, and the role of animals in medieval society. He is an Associate Editor of History and Theory and has edited numerous themed issues of the journal, including on agency, religion, and animals in history.
Shaw’s publications include The Creation of a Community: The City of Wells in the Middle Ages (1993) and Necessary Conjunctions: The Social Self in Medieval England (2005). His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, such as actor-network theory, to analyze medieval social structures and the circulation of ideas and artifacts. His recent articles address themes like mobility, race, and knowledge production in historical contexts.
