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John Navin is a Professor of History at Coastal Carolina University's Edwards College, specializing in Early American history. His research explores race, warfare, gender, and colonization impacts in early America, with a focus on interdisciplinary perspectives. He has taught at Brandeis and Pfeiffer Universities prior to joining CCU in 1999.
- Education:
- Ph.D., History, Brandeis University, 1997
- M.A., American Studies, Boston College, 1989
- B.A, English, University of Massachusetts/Boston, 1972
Navin's research spans colonial Southern and New England history, addressing topics such as racial dynamics in British America, demographic crises in Plymouth Plantation, and cross-cultural justice practices. His recent publications include Complexion of Empire in Natchez (2023) on race and slavery in the Mississippi Borderlands.
His scholarly work demonstrates consistent interdisciplinary engagement with fields like gender studies, military history, and labor systems. Publications from 1988–2023 reveal a thematic focus on marginalized groups, frontier conflicts, and colonial social structures.
- Scientific Awards:
- U.S. Patents for four-way chess
Navin previously served as Associate Dean (2001–2008) and interim Chair of Communications (2009–10). Before academia, he managed Communications departments in Massachusetts firms and operated a consulting business.
