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Omer Bartov is the Samuel Pisar Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University, where he holds a prominent position in the Department of History within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. He is recognized globally as a leading scholar on the Holocaust, genocide, and war in modern Europe, with a particular focus on Eastern Europe and memory politics. His academic journey began with a BA from Tel Aviv University and a DPhil from Oxford University, followed by a distinguished career marked by leadership in research and teaching.
- Born in Israel
- BA, Tel Aviv University (1979)
- PhD, Oxford University (1983)
Bartov's research explores the dynamics of ethnic coexistence and violence, especially in borderlands such as Galicia. His work bridges military history, cultural studies, and memory studies. He has authored seminal books including Hitler's Army, Mirrors of Destruction, Anatomy of a Genocide, and Tales from the Borderlands, all of which have shaped contemporary understanding of genocide and historical memory. His recent scholarship incorporates environmental history and personal political reflection, particularly regarding Israel-Palestine.
His publications reveal a consistent engagement with themes of mass violence, denial, representation, and historical accountability. Articles such as 'Blind spots of genocide' and 'What is the Environmental History of the Holocaust?' demonstrate his innovative approach to integrating memory, ethics, and interdisciplinary perspectives. His work often centers on microhistories, like the town of Buczacz, to explore broader questions of community collapse and survival.
Bartov has received numerous accolades, including:
- National Jewish Book Award (2018)
- Zócalo Book Prize (2019)
- Ab Imperio Award (2018)
- Election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2005)
- John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship (2003–2004)
- National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships
- Berlin Prize Fellowship
He has held visiting fellowships at Harvard, Princeton, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the Israel Institute for Advanced Studies. His teaching includes courses on modern genocide, Germany, and Israel-Palestine. While specific advisees are not listed, his senior academic rank and editorial roles suggest extensive mentorship. He is currently active in research and publication, with recent and forthcoming books on first-person history and the political history of Israel and Palestine.
