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William Nelson specializes in intellectual history with a focus on the Enlightenment and the French Revolution. His research examines how ideas related to race and biopolitics emerged in eighteenth-century France and the Atlantic world. He is the author of 'Enlightenment Biopolitics' (Chicago, 2024) and has received prestigious awards, including the Cheiron Book Prize and the Kenshur Prize that recognizes contributions to critical eighteenth-century studies. He has co-edited the volume 'French Revolution: A Global Perspective' (Cornell, 2013) and his writings have appeared in various reputable journals such as the American Historical Review and History Workshop Journal. He teaches on topics including the development of early modern globalization, life sciences, and the intersection of social theory and visual studies. Nelson has been a Visiting Professor at École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris and has held fellowships at prominent institutions, including the University of Texas at Austin.
Department of Sociology