Dr. Laura Bier

Biography

Laura Bier is an Associate Professor in the School of History and Sociology at Georgia Institute of Technology. Her research explores the social and cultural history of Egypt during the latter half of the 20th century, with a particular emphasis on gender history. She earned her PhD in History and Middle East Studies from New York University. Dr. Bier has been recognized as a recipient of several grants, including the Fulbright and Fulbright-Hays, focusing on the intersection of gender, state, and socialism in Egypt. Her work has been published in prominent journals such as Feminist Studies and Gender History, as well as in edited collections on family in the Middle East. Additionally, her book entitled 'Revolutionary Womanhood: Feminisms, Modernity, and the State in Nasser's Egypt' was published by Stanford University Press in 2011. Her current research interests are centered around women's roles during the Arab Spring, domestic technology in Egypt, and food history, reflecting a diverse approach to understanding historical contexts. Dr. Bier is dedicated to teaching and has offered courses in various subjects, including Islamic societies, modern Middle Eastern history, and gender studies.

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