About
Professor Daniel Levy is a prominent sociologist at Stony Brook University's Department of Sociology. He holds a PhD from Columbia University and specializes in Political Sociology, Memory Studies, and Globalization. His work explores the intersection of collective memory, human rights, and transnational norms, with notable contributions like The Holocaust and Memory in the Global Age (2005) and Human Rights and Memory (2010). He co-founded the Initiative for Historical Social Sciences and the Columbia University Seminar on 'History, Redress and Reconciliation,' emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.
Levy's research examines how globalization reshapes national identities and memory cultures. He has served as editor for the Rose Series (2006–2011) and co-edited The Collective Memory Reader (2011). His courses span global sociology, political sociology, and citizenship studies, reflecting his focus on transnational dynamics and methodological cosmopolitanism.
Levy’s recent work addresses catastrophic teleologies, civilizational mnemonics, and temporal figurations in memory studies. His academic leadership includes roles in academic publishing and collaborative initiatives like the Memory Studies Bank, a virtual repository for memory research.
