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Benjamin P. Hein is an Assistant Professor specializing in modern German history and the Atlantic World based at Brown University. His research focuses on the circulation of ideas, people, and goods in 18th and 19th century Europe and the North Atlantic world. He examines how movements shaped major historical events and the development of European societies during the industrial revolution and the formation of nation-states. His upcoming monograph, 'Migrant’s Spirit: Industrial Modernity Came to German Lands,' attempts to understand the processes of industrialization in Germany, particularly during the violent transformations of the mid-19th century. He also conducts research on cultural exchanges and economic life, reflecting on how military experiences shaped contemporary notions of work and commerce. Hein teaches courses on migration, capitalism, and war in modern Europe and Germany and has extensive experience mentoring graduate students. He actively engages in research collaboration and encourages students to explore intersections of their interests with faculty members.
Department: Department of Economics