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Amy Kaplan was the Edward Kane Professor of English at the University of Pennsylvania, serving as department chair from 2013–2016. She held a PhD in English from Johns Hopkins University and previously taught at Yale and Mount Holyoke College. Her work transformed American literary and cultural studies through analyses of US imperialism's cultural impacts. Kaplan authored seminal works like The Anarchy of Empire and Our American Israel, co-edited Cultures of U.S. Imperialism, and served as president of the American Studies Association.
Education: BA from Brandeis University, PhD from Johns Hopkins University.
Research focused on intersections of literature, imperialism, and political history, particularly exploring how cultural narratives reinforce or challenge national identity. Her final book examined the historical entanglement between US foreign policy and Israel, blending personal reflection with rigorous scholarship.
Known for intellectual courage and mentorship, she advised graduate students and shaped scholarly discourse through teaching courses like 'Vietnam War in Literature and Film.' Colleagues praised her principled advocacy for academic integrity and her ability to foster collaborative environments.
Lived in Philadelphia with partner Paul Statt, maintaining close ties to family and a vibrant intellectual community. Her legacy includes both scholarly contributions and personal impact as a mentor and friend.
