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Benjamin Claude Brower is an Associate Professor in the Department of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. He earned his Ph.D. in 2005 from Cornell University. His research expertise lies primarily in modern North Africa, focusing on themes such as violence, history, revolution, and decolonization. Brower's scholarly contributions include publications on the French Empire and visual culture, particularly in relation to the representation of 'the West' and 'Islam'. He has been awarded the Albert Hourani Book Award by the Middle East Studies Association for his work 'Desert Named Peace' and the David H. Pinkney Prize from the Society for French Historical Studies for the same book. Brower teaches various courses on topics related to modern North Africa, including the complexities of revolution and colonization, as well as comparative studies of globalization. He is deeply involved in researching the intersection of historical narratives and visual representation in the context of colonial and post-colonial society. Brower's pedagogical approach emphasizes critical engagement with historical texts and visual artifacts, fostering a nuanced understanding of the legacies of colonialism in contemporary contexts.
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