Wolfgang Schivelbusch

Wolfgang Schivelbusch (born 26 November 1941) is a German scholar of cultural studies, historian, and author.

Early life

Wolfgang Schivelbusch was born on 26 November 1941 in Berlin. He studied literature, sociology, and philosophy. He has lived in New York since 1973.

Career

Schivelbusch is an independent scholar,[1] not affiliated to any academic institution. He is known for using the method of history of mentalities. Schivelbusch works also on the history of perception and cultural history. In 2003 he was awarded the Heinrich Mann prize of the Academie of Arts in Berlin. He has cited Norbert Elias as one of his main influences and inspirations.

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