Personal profile
Research interests
History of ideas, African American and United States history (especially antebellum), civil rights movements from the late eighteenth to the early twentieth century, biographical explorations of extraordinary people, the history of philosophy, issues in ethics and law, and other topics in history, philosophy, and intellectual history.
Further Information
Current projects:
The Complete Collected Works of James McCune Smith (ca. 1824-1865)
Nothing Human is Alien to Me: The Life of James McCune Smith (preliminary title)
Education/Academic qualification
History, PhD, The Life and Work of James McCune Smith (1813-1865), University of Edinburgh
1 Sept 2018 → 29 Oct 2021
Award Date: 4 Dec 2021
History of Ideas, MSc, Frederick Douglass and His Scottish Influences, University of Edinburgh
1 Sept 2017 → 31 Aug 2018
Award Date: 26 Nov 2018
Philosophy, BA, Applied Ethics and Law, California State University Sacramento
15 Aug 2011 → 14 Dec 2012
Award Date: 2 Jan 2013
Humanities, Humanities & FIne Arts, Riverside City College
15 Aug 1995 → 14 Aug 2000
Award Date: 1 Dec 1999
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 10 Reduced Inequalities -
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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Remaking the republic: black politics and the creation of American citizenship
Cools, A., 3 Apr 2023, In: Intellectual History Review. 33, 2, p. 362-363 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review
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The Failed Promise: Reconstruction, Frederick Douglass, and the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
Cools, A. M., 3 Apr 2023, In: Slavery & Abolition. 44, 2, p. 422-424 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review
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"Drilled under the severe training of the University of Glasgow": New Discoveries Pertaining to Dr James McCune Smith's Experiences in Glasgow, 1832-1837
Cools, A. M., 5 Mar 2022, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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James McCune Smith's matriculation at UoG and his medical activism
Cools, A. M., Brunache, P. & Eddy, M., 19 Apr 2022Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products
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"Association of Ladies": Emeline Bastien, Fanny Tompkins, and Leadership in the African American Community of New York City, 1810-1885
Cools, A. M., 8 Oct 2021, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Activities
- 1 Oral presentation
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Tracing the Footsteps of a Medical Pioneer - James McCune Smith in Glasgow, 1832-1837
Cools, A. M. (Speaker)
Aug 1832 → Sept 1837Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation