Dr. Peter van Dam is a Senior Lecturer in history at the University of Amsterdam and the academic director of the Research Master in History. His research explores how citizens have translated their concerns into initiatives to shape their societies. He has been particularly interested in the intersection between religion and civil society. His current research focuses on the intertwined histories of consumer societies and sustainability.
He coordinates the research group 'Environment & Society: contestation & governance', which explores how we have thought about the relations between humans and nature, and how people campaigned and negotiated around environmental issues and climate change.
(See 'Publications' for a complete overview of published work)
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