Dr. Paul Ramírez

Associate Professor

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Biography

Paul Ramírez is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Northwestern University, specializing in the history of Mexico. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley in 2010. His research delves into the cultural and religious aspects of medical technology and political reform during the Bourbon period in Mexico. His book, 'Enlightened Immunity: Mexico's Experiments in Disease Prevention During the Age of Reason', published by Stanford University Press in 2018, explores the rituals and political upheavals related to disease prevention efforts in rural Mexico. Additionally, he is working on a project titled 'Salt Santos: A History Devoted to the Work Involved in the Harvest and Consumption of Salt in Mexico', which examines the neglected religious associations with salt production. His research has received support from reputable institutions including the Newberry Library and the Harvard David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies. Ramírez also engages in teaching a variety of courses on Latin American history and has received several awards for his contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaches courses on the history of Latin America and related disciplines.

Awards

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Tibesar Prize

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D. Scott Palmer Edited Volume Prize

Courses

History 103: Conquest of Latin America History 260-1: Colonial Latin America History 300: Sickness and Health in Latin America History 366: Liberalism and the Indian Problem History 393: Catholicisms in the Americas History 395: Society and the Inquisition (Research Seminar)

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.