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Kathleen Canning

b. 1953

American history scholar

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About Kathleen Canning

Born 1953. Kathleen Canning is a historian.

Kathleen Canning is the Andrew W. Mellon Professor of History at Rice University. Previously, she taught at the University of Michigan.

Early life and education Canning earned her bachelor's degree from University of Oregon and Heidelberg University. She earned her master's and Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University.

Publications

Books

Weimar Publics/Weimar Subjects: Rethinking the Political Culture of Germany in the 1920s Gender History in Practice: Historical Perspectives on Bodies, Class & Citizenship Gender, Citizenships and Subjectivities

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Important facts

Born
1953
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Historian
Education
Johns Hopkins University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kathleen Canning?

American history scholar

When was Kathleen Canning born?

Kathleen Canning was born in 1953.

What is Kathleen Canning's occupation?

Kathleen Canning is a historian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kathleen Canning

· Wikidata: Q120937581

· DBpedia: Kathleen Canning

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