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Sace E. Elder is a Professor and Chair of the Department of History at Eastern Illinois University. His work focuses on the social and cultural history of violence and crime in late 19th- and 20th-century Germany, particularly examining child protection movements and the renegotiation of parental authority. He has authored the book Murder Scenes: Normality, Deviance, and Criminal Violence in Weimar Berlin (University of Michigan Press, 2010), which analyzes how murder cases reflected societal anxieties in Weimar Germany.
- Education: PhD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Teaching: Courses include Modern Germany, Women and Gender in Modern Europe, and World War I
Elder's research explores the intersection of violence, law, and public culture in Germany, with a focus on corporal punishment, child protection, and urban modernity. His recent work extends to public history initiatives, such as advising on campus naming debates and participating in cannabis policy symposia. His publications address topics like emotional cities, gender politics in World History, and the historical evolution of acceptable violence.
Scientific Awards
- Achievement and Contribution Award (Teaching), 2012
- Council on Faculty Research Summer Grant Award, 2011
- Redden Grant, 2011
Elder has supervised 3 graduate works and maintains active public engagement through media appearances and academic outreach. His office hours and courses reflect his commitment to integrating research with teaching and community discourse.
