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Tami J. Friedman is an Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of History at Brock University. She specializes in 20th-century U.S. history, focusing on post-1865 U.S. history, foreign policy, the Cold War, and the social changes of the 1960s. Her graduate courses delve into women's work and conservatism in modern America. Currently, her research centers on industrial migration in the United States during World War II, particularly the effects of economic restructuring on workers and communities, as well as the role of public policy in facilitating capital flight. She is working on a book manuscript titled 'Communities in Competition: Capital Migration and Plant Relocation in the U.S. Carpet Industry, 1929-1975.' Dr. Friedman has contributed to various scholarly articles, with notable mentions such as her award-winning article on corporate power during World War II. Her publications extend to several edited volumes that examine aspects of labor, deindustrialization, and the political landscape of 20th-century America. She actively engages with media on topics related to U.S. politics, racial conflict, and women's reproductive rights, mentoring MA students interested in foreign policy, women's history, and labor history.
This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.