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William J. Ashworth

Dr William J. Ashworth
Bsc (Hons), MA, PhD

Contact

W.J.Ashworth@liverpool.ac.uk

+44 (0)151 794 2374

Research

Industrial history 1650-1850

This includes the history of industry, trade, oeconomical and economic perspectives, and practical knowledge.

History of science 1800-1860

I am particularly interested in the breakdown of knowledge into disciplines during the early nineteenth century and the relationship of knowledge to social authority.

Food adulteration 1790-1850

How issues surrounding food adulteration informed debates over public health and taxation.