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Born in Israel and educated at Tel Aviv University and St. Antony's College, Oxford, Omer Bartov's early research focused on Nazi indoctrination and Wehrmacht crimes committed during World War II. His work includes notable publications such as 'Hitler’s Army' (1991) and comprehensive analyses of the Eastern Front during 1941-1945. Bartov integrated themes of total war and genocide in his writings, leading to impactful studies like 'Murder in Our Midst' (1996) and 'Anatomy of Genocide' (2018). He conducted a multi-year collaborative project at the Watson Institute, resulting in the co-edited volume 'Shatterzone Empires'. Focusing also on Eastern Europe, his research examines the intricate dynamics of Jewish and Polish populations during the Holocaust and other historical landscapes of memory. Bartov has directed initiatives such as 'Israel-Palestine: Lands and Peoples' and explores the complexities surrounding identity and history in his forthcoming projects. Outside academia, he actively contributes to discussions on contemporary issues surrounding genocide and historical narratives.
Department: Department of Economics