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Ruth M. McAdams is an Associate Professor in the English Department at Skidmore College. She holds a B.A. summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, an M.Phil. from the University of Edinburgh, and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. Her office is located in Palamountain Hall 331, and she can be reached at (518) 580-5174 or rmcadams@skidmore.edu.
Her educational background includes:
- B.A., summa cum laude, University of Pennsylvania
- M.Phil., University of Edinburgh
- Ph.D., University of Michigan
Professor McAdams specializes in Nineteenth-Century British literature, with research interests spanning labor activism, historical fiction in a global context, theory of the novel, life-writing, and composition. Her work critically engages with the representation of time, progress, and social movements in Victorian literature, often drawing parallels to contemporary issues like labor rights and secular discourse.
Her recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on Victorian literary studies, with recurring themes of temporality, historical representation, and social justice. Key works examine Dickens's treatment of religious violence, Thackeray and Hardy's historical narratives, and pedagogical approaches to teaching literature. The 2024 monograph "Temporality and Progress in Victorian Literature" represents a significant scholarly contribution to understanding time perception in 19th-century fiction.
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