Jonathan Wiesen

Jonathan Wiesen is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on Modern European History, Nazi Germany, the Holocaust, comparative racism, and transatlantic relations. Before joining UAB in 2019, he taught at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and held visiting positions at Colgate University, the University of Cologne, and the Free University of Berlin.

Education: B.A. from UC Berkeley, and both M.A. and Ph.D. from Brown University. His work bridges historical analysis with cultural and political dimensions, exploring how Nazi policies intersected with economic, social, and transnational dynamics. Key themes include the legacies of anti-Semitism, the role of consumer culture under Nazism, and post-war reckonings with the Nazi past.

His publications span monographs, edited volumes, and influential book reviews, addressing topics like Nazi propaganda, the destruction of Jewish businesses, and comparative studies of racism. He has contributed to debates on historical memory and transatlantic exchanges in academia and public policy.

Professional activities include editorial roles, conference leadership, and grants focused on Holocaust education and German history. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the complexities of Germany’s 20th-century history and its global implications.