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Samuel Zipp is a Professor of American Studies and Urban Studies at Brown University, serving as Director of the Urban Studies Program. His work focuses on 20th-century U.S. cultural and urban history, with a particular emphasis on the interplay between ideas, politics, and the built environment. Zipp is renowned for his book The Idealist, exploring Wendell Willkie’s vision of global interdependence during WWII, and his earlier work Manhattan Projects, analyzing Cold War urban renewal in New York. He also co-edited Vital Little Plans, a collection of Jane Jacobs’ essays.
His research integrates cultural history, urban studies, and political theory, addressing topics like urban renewal, internationalism, and the legacy of figures like Willkie and Jacobs. Zipp has received prestigious awards, including the Robert H. Ferrell Book Prize and the Nathalie Rutherford Pierrepont Prize. He teaches courses on U.S. political culture, urban history, and the built environment’s role in society.
Beyond academia, Zipp serves as Vice President of DownCity Design, a community-focused urban design studio in Providence. His writings appear in major outlets like The New York Times, The Washington Post, and American Quarterly, showcasing his ability to bridge scholarly and public discourse on urbanism and global challenges.
