David Lee

David Lee is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University, specifically within the Intellectual Heritage program. He holds a PhD in History from Temple University and has taught across multiple departments including History, Latin American Studies, and Intellectual Heritage.

Education:

• PhD in History, Temple University

Research Interests:

David Lee's research focuses on the intersection of Latin American Studies and US foreign policy, with particular emphasis on international relations during the Cold War era. His work examines the complex dynamics between the United States and Latin American countries, especially Nicaragua, exploring themes of modernization theory and development. His scholarly interests span across US politics and foreign policy, international relations theory, and the broader implications of international development policies in the Americas.

His expertise encompasses the historical analysis of US-Latin America relations, with a specific focus on how political ideologies and developmental paradigms shaped interactions during critical periods of the 20th century. This multidisciplinary approach combines historical methodology with insights from political science and international development studies.

Publications and Research Output:

David Lee's scholarly contributions include his first book, "The Ends of Modernization: Nicaragua and the United States in the Cold War Era," published in 2021 by Cornell University Press as part of "The United States in the World" series. This work represents a significant contribution to Cold War historiography and US-Latin American relations.

Teaching and Academic Service:

As an educator, David Lee has taught a diverse range of courses including:

• Intellectual Heritage 1
• History of Contemporary Mexico
• Latino Identity in the United States
• Race and Poverty in the Americas
• Latin American Literature and Film
• American Revolutions
• US Media History