Eric Frith

Eric Frith serves as an instructional assistant professor at the University of Houston's Honors College, teaching the foundational Human Situation course for freshmen alongside upper-division seminars in intellectual history, political economy, and Latin American cultural studies.

His academic preparation includes:

• Doctorate in History from Columbia University (2024), specializing in 18th- and 19th-century Latin American political and economic thought
• Master's degree in History from Old Dominion University
• Bachelor's degree in History from Baylor University

Frith's scholarly focus centers on Latin American intellectual history, examining political and economic frameworks through the lens of transatlantic ideological exchanges. His expertise bridges historical analysis with contemporary political economy debates, particularly regarding colonial legacies and state formation in Latin America. This interdisciplinary approach integrates cultural history methodologies with comparative political theory to analyze how historical thought shapes modern governance structures.

Prior to his academic career, Frith accumulated significant operational experience as a U.S. Air Force intelligence officer and Department of Defense civilian, serving at U.S. Space Command, U.S. Northern Command, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and the Defense Intelligence Agency. His teaching portfolio extends to prior appointments at the U.S. Air Force Academy, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, and Columbia University's Core Curriculum.

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