Launch of new book series on Espionage and Culture

This month sees the launch of a new Routledge book series – jointly edited by Dr Nicholas Barnett, Lecturer in Twentieth Century History at Plymouth University and Dr Laura Crossley, Lecturer in Film at Bournemouth University – that aims to generate new insights into the connections between espionage and culture. During the second half of… Continue reading Launch of new book series on Espionage and Culture

17-19 June 2016: Spies on British Screens conference

The enduring appeal of the James Bond franchise and the rise to prominence of other spy thrillers will be explored during a conference at Plymouth University which runs from 17-19 June. ‘Spies on British Screens’ will see academics debate the impact of spy dramas from the 1960s to the present day on British culture, as… Continue reading 17-19 June 2016: Spies on British Screens conference

Call for papers: Spies on British Screens, 17th – 19th June 2016, Plymouth University

Proposals are invited for a conference which will explore the continued popularity of spy and intelligence thrillers on British cinema and TV screens as well as offering new interpretations of previous aspects of the genre. Taking place at Plymouth University from 17th-19th June 2016, multiple panels will discuss the genre, its origins and evolution. Discussions… Continue reading Call for papers: Spies on British Screens, 17th – 19th June 2016, Plymouth University