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Nayan Shah is a historian specializing in U.S. and Canadian history with a focus on gender and sexuality studies, legal and medical history, and Asian American Studies. His notable works include 'Stranger Intimacy: Contesting Race, Sexuality, Law in the North American West' (University of California Press, 2011) and 'Contagious Divides: Epidemics, Race, and San Francisco’s Chinatown' (University of California Press, 2001). Shah’s research examines the historical intersections of race, ethnicity, and sexuality, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries. He delves into the history of migration, public health, and law, contributing to the understanding of social justice issues. His current research explores the significance of prison hunger strikes as a tactic in human rights movements and their impact on medical ethics and state power. Shah has received numerous fellowships and grants from prestigious organizations and has published extensively, contributing to various academic journals. He has also served as co-editor of the 'GLQ: Journal of Lesbian and Gay Studies'. Shah has actively mentored graduate students in various fields, shaping the future of academic inquiry in his areas of expertise.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Professorship in American Studies and Ethnicity.
University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA
Full professor appointment.
University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA
Tenured faculty position.
State University of New York, Binghamton • Binghamton, NY
Assistant professorship in History.
Wesleyan University • Middletown, CT
Freeman Distinguished Visiting Professor.
New York University • New York, NY
Project Cities: Urban Knowledges fellowship.
University of California, Irvine • Irvine, CA
Fellowship at Humanities Research Institute.
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