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Norman Naimark

Norman Naimark is a distinguished historian and professor at Stanford University, specializing in the history of genocide, ethnic cleansing, and mass violence. He has authored influential works on the Armenian Genocide, the Holocaust, and Soviet crimes, and is recognized for his rigorous scholarship and contributions to international understanding of genocide studies.

About

Norman Naimark is a renowned historian and professor at Stanford University, where he holds the Robert and Florence McDonnell Professorship in Eastern European Studies. He has made significant contributions to the study of genocide, ethnic cleansing, and mass violence, with a focus on the 20th century. His research has covered the Armenian Genocide, the Holocaust, Soviet crimes, and the Yugoslav wars. Naimark has published several acclaimed books, including 'The Russians in Germany' and 'Fires of Hatred: Ethnic Cleansing in Twentieth-Century Europe'. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and has received numerous awards for his scholarship.

Naimark has also served as a visiting professor at universities around the world and has advised governments and international organizations on issues related to genocide prevention and historical memory. His work continues to shape academic and public discourse on the causes and consequences of mass violence.

Areas of Expertise

historian academic

Recent Podcasts

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Norman Naimark: Genocide, Stalin, Hitler, Mao, and Absolute Power | Lex Fridman Podcast #248

Topic: Genocide, Totalitarianism, and Absolute Power in History

02:18:401,394,40217,2144 years ago
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