David William Farber
- Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor, Modern America
Contact Info
Wescoe Hall
Biography —
Dr. Farber joined KU's Department of History in 2015. He previously held faculty positions at Temple University and University of New Mexico, and was a visiting professor at Columbia University. His research focus is 20th century American history, including the history of democracy in the United States, political culture and social change. He has authored a number of books on American political culture, democracy and social change, and is an internationally recognized scholar. His speaking engagements have included Japan, Australia, Germany, Canada, China, France, United Kingdom, Indonesia and Russia.
Learn more about David Farber on the Department of History website.
Education —
Ph.D., University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
M.A. in American History, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
with honors
with honors
B.A. in History & English, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
with high honors and distinction
with high honors and distinction