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David Palumbo-Liu is the Louise Hewlett Nixon Professor of Comparative Literature at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in English. His research interests encompass human rights, environmental justice, race, ethnicity, social and cultural criticism, as well as literary theory and criticism. Palumbo-Liu has published extensively, including seven books and numerous articles, and has translated works from Chinese, German, French, and Portuguese. His most recent publication, "Speaking Place: Regaining Political Voice" (2021), explores the intersections of political commitments and social inequalities in contemporary society. He has played a pivotal role in establishing the Asian American Studies Program at Stanford and is a founding member of the Program in Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity. His academic work often engages with themes of immigration, decolonization, and the impact of neoliberalism on marginalized communities. Additionally, he has served in various administrative roles, including chairing the Stanford Faculty Senate and long-term contributions to the American Comparative Literature Association. Palumbo-Liu's writings have appeared in prominent media outlets such as The Nation, Truthout, Jacobin, and Al Jazeera.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Louise Hewlett Nixon Professor, Professor of Comparative Literature (By courtesy), English.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Associate Professor in Comparative Literature.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Assistant Professor in Comparative Literature.
Georgetown University • Washington, D.C.
Assistant Professor in English at the School of Foreign Service.
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