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Frederick Cooper is an American historian at New York University whose research examines the history of labor, colonialism, and citizenship in Africa, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries. His work analyzes how colonial empires managed labor forces and how African workers and political movements negotiated the terms of their incorporation into colonial and postcolonial states. Cooper co-authored "Empires and the Politics of Difference in World History" (2010) with Jane Burbank, and his book "Citizenship Between Empire and Nation" (2014) examines decolonization and political membership in French Africa.
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What subjects does historian Frederick Cooper study?
Frederick Cooper is an American historian at New York University whose research examines the history of labor, colonialism, and citizenship in Africa. His work primarily focuses on the 19th and 20th centuries.
Where does Frederick Cooper teach?
He is a prominent professor of history at New York University (NYU). His academic work has earned him widespread recognition in the fields of African studies and global history.
What is a major focus of Frederick Cooper's African history research?
His work extensively analyzes how colonial empires managed and exploited African labor forces. He also explores how African workers organized and how concepts of citizenship evolved in decolonizing Africa.
Has Frederick Cooper written any major books on colonialism?
Yes, he co-authored the influential book 'Empires in World History' with Jane Burbank. This work broadened his research to examine how empires throughout history have managed diverse populations.
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