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Boyd Cothran is Professor of U.S. and Global History at York University in Toronto, Ontario. Born and raised in Ventura County, California, he is a second-generation Okinawan-American and the first in his family to attend university. He served as editor of the Journal of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era (2017-2022) and has authored award-winning books on historical violence and globalization. His research bridges historical memory, Indigenous studies, and political economy.
Education:
- PhD, University of Minnesota
- MA, University of Minnesota
- BA, University of California, Berkeley
Research Focus: His interdisciplinary work examines settler colonialism, Indigenous adaptation, and the construction of American innocence through violence. He explores how historical narratives shape contemporary understandings of race, power, and globalization.
Awards:
- 2015 Robert M. Utley Prize for best book in military history
Public Engagement: Actively contributes to public discourse through outlets like the New York Times and Indian Country Today.
