Stephen Silverstein

Stephen Silverstein is an Associate Professor in the Department of Spanish at Baylor University (College of Arts and Sciences). His research and teaching focus on Latin American history, culture, and literature, particularly examining intersections of Jewish identity, colonialism, and abolitionist movements.

• Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Spanish from University of Virginia (2012, 2007); Foreign Language Teacher Certification from Southern Connecticut State University (2003); Dual B.A./B.S. in Spanish and Finance from Rutgers University (2001).

His scholarship analyzes literary representations of marginalized communities, mestizaje, and historical memory across Cuban, Mexican, and Caribbean contexts. Recent work includes studies of Leonardo Padura's narratives and Deleuzian theory in Latin American literature.

Key research trends involve critical race theory, transatlantic slavery discourses, and postcolonial identity formation. His 2016 monograph The Merchant of Havana: The Jew in the Cuban Abolitionist Archive received the Best Book in Latin American Jewish Studies award (2017).

• Scientific Awards:
  • Best Book in Latin American Jewish Studies 2017 (Latin American Jewish Studies Association)

Contact: stephen_silverstein@baylor.edu | (254) 710-4385 | Office: Old Main 174