Dr. Paul Ramirez

Associate Professor

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Biography

Paul Ramírez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at Northwestern University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley in 2010, specializing in the history of Mexico. His scholarly work includes published articles and book chapters focused on the coordination and response to disease epidemics, the cultural and religious aspects of medical technology, and the politics of reform in Bourbon Mexico. His monograph, titled 'Enlightened Immunity: Mexico's Experiments in Disease Prevention in the Age of Reason,' published by Stanford University Press in 2018, investigates the rituals, genres, and political upheavals surrounding medicine in relation to the adoption of preventive health methods in rural Mexico. Currently, he is working on a book project tentatively titled 'Salt Santos: A History Devoted to the Work,' which explores the overlooked religious associations involved in the harvesting and consumption of salt in Mexico. His research has been supported by various institutions such as the Newberry Library, the Huntington Library, UC MEXUS, Harvard’s David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies, and the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.