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Prof. Dr. phil. Erik Petry is a faculty member at the University of Basel, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and the Department of History. His academic work centers on Jewish history, historical memory, and Swiss historical identity, with a focus on the 19th and 20th centuries.
His research interests include:
- Jewish History
- Swiss History
- History of Antisemitism
- Historical Memory
- European Intellectual History
- Jewish Emancipation
- Cultural History
His recent publications explore the role of Jewish identity in Swiss society, the historical discourse on antisemitism, and the commemoration of Jewish communities. The articles reflect a strong engagement with memory politics, identity formation, and historiographical critique, particularly in Central Europe.
Prof. Petry has led or contributed to several completed research projects, including studies on the Balfour Declaration, the emancipation of Swiss Jews between 1798 and 1866, and the history of Posen Jews in the German Empire. These projects demonstrate a deep commitment to uncovering marginalized narratives and analyzing the intersection of civic identity and religious belonging.
There is no public information regarding his advisees, awards, or email contact. He appears to be actively publishing and contributing to scholarly discourse in his fields.
