Dr. Nancy Maclean

Professor

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Biography

Nancy MacLean is the William H. Chafe Distinguished Professor Emerita at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy and the Department of History. An award-winning scholar specializing in twentieth-century U.S. history, MacLean's recent work includes the critically acclaimed book 'Democracy Chains: Deep History Radical Right’s Stealth Plan America,' recognized by Publishers Weekly for its thorough research and compelling narrative. Her contributions to political history address the roots of the political divide threatening American governance. With four published books and numerous articles in prestigious journals, MacLean's scholarship has garnered over a dozen awards, including the National Book Award finalist distinction. She actively engages in media discussions on prominent cable shows and has been elected to the Society of American Historians for her literary distinction in historical writing. As an educator, she is dedicated to mentoring graduate students and teaching courses focused on social movements and public policy history.

Research Interests

Courses

HISTORY 156S: Gateway Seminar: Cold War America HISTORY 791: Reading Topics: Independent Study

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)