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Paul Lerner is a historian specializing in Modern Germany and Central Europe, with a focus on the history of human sciences, Jewish history, and gender. His research examines the development of consumer culture and its representation in historical narratives, particularly in the context of World War I and World War II Germany. Lerner authored the book 'The Consuming Temple: Jews, Department Stores, Consumer Revolution Germany, 1880-1949,' published by Cornell University Press in Spring 2015, which explores the dynamics of Jewish department stores and their cultural implications. He is also involved in a long-term project on German Jewish popular culture and has co-edited a volume of essays entitled 'Jewish Masculinities: German Jews, Gender History.' Currently, he is investigating the influence of Austrian Jews on American consumer culture in the 1950s. Lerner's scholarly contributions can be found in various publications that reflect his interdisciplinary approach to history and culture.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Teaching and research in the Department of History, specializing in Modern German and Central European history.
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