معرفی
Mia Fuller is the Gladyce Arata Terrill Distinguished Professor of Italian Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. A cultural anthropologist and urban-architectural historian, she explores connections between physical space and political power, particularly in the context of Italian colonialism and fascism. Her work has earned the International Planning History Society book prize.
- Current projects include a revised Italian edition of Moderns Abroad and a new book Monuments and Mussolini.
- On sabbatical leave during Fall 2024.
Research focuses on:
- Colonial architecture and urban planning in Italian colonies (Libya, Ethiopia, Eritrea)
- Memory studies and fascist-era monuments
- Discourse on modernism under authoritarian regimes
- Cultural identity formation through built environments
- Postcolonial mobility and architectural legacies
Her recent publications (2015-2025) analyze Italian colonial cities, fascist architecture, and postcolonial urban studies, demonstrating consistent engagement with architectural history, urban planning, and political power dynamics. Key themes include colonial memory, modernist design's politicization, and spatial manifestations of authoritarianism.
Scientific awards:
- International Planning History Society book prize for Moderns Abroad: Architecture, Cities, and Italian Imperialism
Contact: miafull@berkeley.edu
