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Mark Roodhouse is a Reader in Modern History at the University of York's Department of History. His research examines economic and social history in modern Britain, with particular focus on underground economies, black markets, and organized crime during the mid-twentieth century.
Research explores how moral economies shaped wartime consumption patterns and criminal enterprises. Current book project investigates organized crime networks in London from 1920-1970, analyzing illegal markets within broader economic contexts. Earlier work established how notions of fairness structured public compliance with rationing systems during austerity periods.
Publications consistently analyze informal economies through social and cultural lenses, with research impacting policy discussions on environmental regulation and food security. Contributions demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining economic analysis with cultural studies of criminality.
Awards and Grants:
- Proxime Accessit for Royal Historical Society Whitfield Book Prize (2013)
- AHRC Research Grant: Black Market Morality (2006)
Current PhD Students:
- Oliver Winder: 'Man or Machine: British Servicemen and Technology in WWII'
