Stephen M. Sloan

About the Author

Stephen M. Sloan is a distinguished historian and oral history practitioner whose work bridges the personal narratives of crisis survivors with broader historical understanding. With a career dedicated to capturing the voices of those on the margins, Sloan has explored how oral histories illuminate the human dimensions of disaster and recovery. His seminal book, Listening on the Edge: Oral History in the Aftermath of Crisis (Oxford Oral History Series), exemplifies his innovative approach, drawing on interviews from global events to reveal resilience and transformation in the wake of upheaval. Sloan's research has been featured in leading academic journals, and he frequently lectures on ethical storytelling in traumatic contexts. A professor emeritus at a prominent university, he continues to mentor emerging scholars in the art of empathetic historical inquiry.