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Jeremy Prestholdt specializes in African, Indian Ocean, and global history with emphases on consumer culture and politics. His book, 'Domesticating the World: African Consumerism and the Genealogies of Globalization,' examines how East African demands for imported goods shaped global exchanges in the nineteenth century. His current research includes a forthcoming book titled 'Icons of Dissent: Global Resonance of Che, Marley, Tupac, and Bin Laden,' which explores the popular attraction to four iconic figures and their resonance across multiple world regions. Additionally, Prestholdt's work addresses the political culture, violence, and claims to autochthony among coastal Kenyans, particularly in the context of postcolonial nation-building and political strife. With a focus on politicization of race, religion, and ethnicity, he aims to shed light on the recurring patterns of communal antagonism in Kenya's history. Prestholdt has received fellowships from notable institutions and has held visiting fellowships at various universities across Europe.
University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, California
Teach courses on modern Africa and global history.
Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).