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Charles Postel is a Professor of History at San Francisco State University, specializing in U.S. political and social history. He focuses on the interplay between political ideas and society, particularly in 19th- and 20th-century movements. His research emphasizes the Populist movement, Reconstruction, and struggles for racial, gender, and class equality. Postel has written extensively on topics like populism, conservatism, and the Gilded Age.
Education:
- Ph.D. in History, UC-Berkeley, 2002
- B.A. in History, UC-Berkeley, 1995
- Laney College, 1992
Research Interests:
Postel’s work explores social movements, populism, Reconstruction, African American history, and the intersections of race, gender, and class. He critiques modern conservative movements while advocating for a deeper understanding of historical egalitarian struggles.
Awards & Recognition:
Recipient of the Bancroft Prize (2008), Frederick Jackson Turner Award (2008), and Fulbright Scholar (2012). Elected to the Society of American Historians in 2018.
Publications:
His books include The Populist Vision (2007) and Equality: An American Dilemma, 1866–1896 (2019). His articles and commentaries analyze populism’s evolving role in U.S. history and contemporary politics.
