About
Maurice Isserman is the Publius Virgilius Rogers Professor of American History at Hamilton College. His scholarship focuses on 20th-century U.S. political and cultural history, Cold War ideology, and mountaineering history. He has taught courses on the American Civil War and post-1941 U.S. history.
Education
- Ph.D., University of Rochester
- M.A., University of Rochester
- B.A., Reed College
Isserman's research explores intersections of social movements, historical memory, and institutional development. His work on Michael Harrington critiques mid-20th-century American socialism, while his mountaineering histories examine environmental and cultural narratives.
His publications span books and peer-reviewed articles, including multiple editions of America Divided and The Other America. Themes include the 1960s civil rights movement, Cold War historiography, and Himalayan exploration.
Awards & Grants
- Fulbright lectureship (declined twice)
- Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship
- National Endowment for the Humanities grants
- American Council of Learned Societies funding
- Harvard University fellowship
Isserman served on the American Historical Association's Committee on College and University Governance (AAUP) and the Organization of American Historians' International Committee. He has held titled professorships at Hamilton College since 1997.
