Jennifer Ratner-Rosenhagen
استاد · U.S. Intellectual History
University of Wisconsin-Madisonمعرفی
Jennifer Ratner-Rosenhagen is the Merle Curti and Vilas-Borghesi Distinguished Achievement Professor of History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She specializes in U.S. intellectual and cultural history, with a focus on philosophy, political/social theory, religion, literature, and visual arts. Her research explores transatlantic intellectual movements, print culture, and cultural studies.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Brandeis University
- B.A., University of Rochester
Her research interests include the transnational flow of ideas, cultural analysis, and the intersection of intellectual history with broader societal trends. Recent works like American Intellectual History: A Very Short Introduction (2021) and American Nietzsche (2012) highlight her contributions to public understanding of American thought. She teaches courses on U.S. intellectual history, transnational perspectives, and cultural analysis.
Her publications reflect a blend of historical scholarship and contemporary relevance, addressing themes like anti-intellectualism, cultural iconography, and modern American identity. Courses like History 302: History of American Thought and History 951: U.S. Intellectual & Cultural History underscore her commitment to interdisciplinary teaching.
Ratner-Rosenhagen advises graduate students, including Jennifer Stitt, and contributes to academic discourse through editorial projects and public-facing writing. Her work bridges academic rigor with accessible scholarship, fostering dialogue between historical inquiry and modern intellectual life.
