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Laura Hein, the Harold H. Virginia Anderson Professor of History at Northwestern University, specializes in 20th-century Japanese history and international relations, particularly the impacts of World War II and the Cold War. Her research focuses on the aftermath of war and issues of public memory, contributing to significant discourse through her five co-edited books. Notably, her recent work, 'Post-Fascist Japan,' critically examines historical reparative efforts post-fascism. Hein has garnered substantial recognition, winning prestigious awards such as NEH, SSRC, ACLS, Japan Foundation, and Fulbright research grants. She serves on editorial boards for various journals and is currently overseeing a new edition of the 'New Cambridge History of Japan.' Her contributions are significant in the field of political culture and economic policy in Japan, as evidenced by her publications, which include major volumes and articles that explore the intersection of economic expertise and political dynamics in modern Japan. She also teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses focused on modern Japan within its international context, aiming to train the next generation of historians. Her academic journey is rooted in a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, received in 1986, and she directs programs aimed at equality, development, and globalization studies at the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs at Northwestern.
Northwestern University • Evanston, IL
Specializes in modern Japanese history and international relations, focusing on the impacts of World War II and the Cold War.
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