Michael Kazin

Michael Kazin is a Professor of History at Georgetown University, specializing in U.S. politics, social movements, and 20th/19th-century history. He previously held roles at American University and served as the John Adams Chair in American Studies at Utrecht University (Netherlands). A prolific author, his works include What It Took to Win (2022), War Against War (2017), and American Dreamers (2011). He is an emeritus co-editor of Dissent magazine and has lectured globally. Kazin has received numerous accolades, including membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2020) and a Guggenheim Fellowship (2004).

His research focuses on the intersection of political parties, social movements, and ideological shifts. Recent books analyze the Democratic Party’s evolution and anti-war activism. Earlier works explore labor movements, populism, and left-wing influences on U.S. society.

He has held fellowships at the Institute for Advanced Study, the Woodrow Wilson Center, and the Smithsonian Institution, among others. His awards reflect recognition of his contributions to American political and social history.