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Dr. Ian Drake obtained his Ph.D. in American history from the University of Maryland at College Park in 2010. His teaching interests include the American judiciary and legal system, the U.S. Supreme Court and constitutional history, the history and contemporary study of law and society, broadly construed, and political theory. His recent research interests include the history of American constitutional law and private law, particularly tort and contract law. Dr. Drake is currently conducting research on animal protection laws, First Amendment rights, and the politics of the treatment of animals used in industrial agriculture and scientific research. Prior to earning his Ph.D. in history, Dr. Drake practiced law in the areas of insurance and tort law.
Research interests
History of American constitutional law and private law, particularly tort and contract law. Dr. Drake is currently conducting research on animal protection laws, First Amendment rights, and the politics of the treatment of animals used in industrial agriculture and scientific research
Scholarly Interests
American Legal and Political History
Political Theory
Constitutional History and Law
Environmental History and Law
Tort History and Law
Faculty/Media Expert
Expert on the American judiciary and legal system, the U.S. Supreme Court and constitutional history.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Even on the Road, Violence Is Not the Same as Power
Spanakos, A. P. & Drake, I. J., 1 Jan 2024, Mad Max and Philosophy Thinking Through the Wasteland. wiley, p. 11-18 8 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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"You can't fight city hall!" The Villains hidden in Gotham's government
Drake, I. J. & Lloyd, M. B., 12 Sep 2023, Batman's Villains and Villainesses: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Arkham's Souls. Bloomsbury Publishing Plc., p. 39-49 11 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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T’Challa’s Machiavellian Methods
Drake, I. J. & Lloyd, M. B., 1 Jan 2022, Black Panther and Philosophy: What Can Wakanda Offer the World?. wiley, p. 80-86 7 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Batman the noble dog: The costs of spiritedness for the individual and society
Drake, I. J. & Lloyd, M. B., 21 Feb 2019, Politics in Gotham: The Batman Universe and Political Thought. Springer International Publishing, p. 75-90 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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What the Gorilla Saw: Environmental Studies and the Novel Ishmael
Drake, I. J., 1 Sep 2015, In: ISLE Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature and Environment. 22, 3, p. 568-581 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Want To Understand Afghanistan and More? Summit Course Offered
16/09/21
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Madison Library 'minicourses' to cover art history, Winston Churchill and more
15/08/21
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