Professor Dr. Hermann Haarmann

Biography

Professor Hermann Haarmann specializes in Communication History and Media Cultures, with a focus on the theoretical and historical foundation of the relationship between media (communication) and society. His academic interests range from classical journalism and communication history since the 18th century to modern communication and media theories, emphasizing the intricate connections between communication and culture. He particularly examines the societal implications of these relationships, with a dedicated focus on exile and exile journalism from 1933 to 1945. He has directed several research projects, including the documentation of correspondence between prominent figures in exile. He holds dual professorships at the Free University of Berlin and has contributed extensively to the field through various publications, seminars, and research initiatives, including founding a series on exile studies and numerous critical editions related to modern cultural theory and historical documentation of the Weimar Republic and exile literature.

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