Dr. Davíd Carrasco

Biography

Davíd Carrasco is the Neil L. Rudenstine Professor of the Study of Latin America at Harvard University, with a joint appointment at the Harvard Divinity School. He is a Mexican American historian with a particular interest in Mesoamerican cities and the symbols that define the Mexican-American borderlands. His studies, inspired by his work with historians at the University of Chicago, focus on the question, 'where is the sacred place,' as well as the challenges posed by postcolonial ethnography and the symbolic nature of ritual violence across a comparative perspective. Carrasco's notable research includes collaborations with Mexican archaeologists, excavating archives related to significant sites like Teotihuacan and Mexico-Tenochtitlan, which resulted in influential works such as 'Religions of Mesoamerica' and 'City of Sacrifice.' He is recognized for his award-winning contributions as an educator and has participated in debates on race, culture, and religion in the Americas. Additionally, Carrasco has edited significant publications and has produced films that spotlight the lives of undocumented Mexican farm workers in the United States. He has received notable accolades, including the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle, and was named the University of Chicago Alumnus of the Year in 2014.

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