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Karl Jacoby is the Allan Nevins Professor of American History at Columbia University. He specializes in environmental history, borderlands, and Native American history. Over the years, he has authored influential works including 'Crimes of Nature: Squatters, Poachers, Thieves and the Hidden History of American Conservation' and 'Shadows of Dawn: A Borderlands Massacre and the Violence of History'. His compelling research integrates nuanced narratives that unravel the complex interactions between humans and their environments across historical landscapes. Jacoby received his Ph.D. from Yale University in 1997 and has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Ray Allen Billington Prize from the Organization of American Historians and the Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship. He continues to contribute extensively to the field through both teaching and scholarly publications, shaping the understanding of critical historical issues.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)