Dr. Joseph Masco

Biography

Joseph Masco is a scholar in the field of technoscience, ecology, and social theory, with a significant focus on the aftermath of technological revolutions in the United States since 1945. His research explores how technological advancements, particularly within the framework of national security, have reshaped ecological conditions and public perceptions of risk and threat. His influential works include 'Nuclear Borderlands' which investigates the long-term effects of the atomic bomb project in New Mexico, 'Theater Operations' that analyzes the transformation of the national security apparatus during the Cold War, and 'Future Fallout' which collects writings examining the intertwining of nuclear and climate emergencies. Additionally, Masco co-edited collections that investigate the multifaceted challenges of personal agency and the intersection with ongoing states of emergency and environmental crises. His research has been supported by notable institutions such as the American Council of Learned Societies and the MacArthur Foundation. He has also received accolades for his teaching and mentoring at the University of Chicago, where he has held various faculty appointments and served as the chair of the Anthropology Department.

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