Dr. Howard Chudacoff

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Biography

Howard Chudacoff is an Emeritus Professor in the field of History at Brown University, with a distinguished career focused on American urban, social, and cultural history. His extensive research includes a significant concentration on American sports history, particularly examining the interrelationships between sports and cultural dimensions such as race and gender. He is the author of 'Changing Playbook: Power, Profit, Politics Transformed College Sports' (2015) and has contributed articles to prominent journals, including an upcoming piece on the evolution and control of elite sports, titled 'AAU v. NCAA: Bitter Feud Altered Structure of American Amateur Sports.' In addition to his research endeavors, Professor Chudacoff has developed and taught a range of courses on the social history of sports and American intercollegiate athletics. His academic efforts have been supported by notable grants, including one from the American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, Massachusetts. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his contributions to teaching and mentoring students in the history discipline.

Research Interests

Courses

History of Intercollegiate Athletics Modern American History: New Perspectives Sport in American History History of Intercollegiate Athletics American Urban History, 1600-1870 American Urban History, 1870-1965

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics