About
Dr. Richard Rohrmoser is a Researcher and Academic Advisor for History Teaching (B.Ed., M.Ed.) at the Chair of Contemporary History, University of Mannheim. His research focuses on the history of protest, social movements, and historical peace/conflict studies. He holds a doctorate in contemporary history and has published extensively on topics like anti-fascist movements, nuclear disarmament protests, and memory studies of social conflicts. His work examines both historical case studies and the intersection of memory and activism.
Education: PhD in contemporary history (not specified, inferred from text).
Research interests include analyzing protest strategies from grassroots movements, the role of historical memory in activism, and socio-political conflicts in 20th century Germany. His monographs and essays highlight key moments like the 1983 Mutlangen protests against nuclear weapons and the 1992 Mannheim-Schönau pogrom attempt.
Recent publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to protest historiography, combining social movement theory with specific case studies. His work bridges historical analysis and contemporary activism, particularly regarding nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience.
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Chair of Contemporary History at University of Mannheim.
