Dr. Robert Self

Biography

Robert Self is the Mary Ann Lippitt Professor of American History at Brown University. He specializes in the modern history of the United States, particularly focusing on the intersection of social movements and state power since World War II. His notable publications include 'American Babylon: Race and the Struggle for Postwar Oakland,' which is recognized for its in-depth analysis of the political dynamics in metropolitan California, and 'Family: Realignment of American Democracy in the 1960s,' which examines the transformative effects of the sexual revolution and the rise of various political movements on American politics. He has been awarded several prestigious fellowships, including the Guggenheim Fellowship and the ACLS Burkhardt Fellowship, underscoring his significant contributions to the study of American political and social history. Self has also authored and contributed to significant educational texts, including 'America’s History,' an authoritative resource widely used in AP U.S. History courses. His research interests and teaching agenda reflect a commitment to understanding the complexities of political engagement, gender, and social justice in a historical context, which he integrates into his courses at Brown University.

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