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Joel S. Migdal is the Robert F. Philip Professor of International Studies in the University of Washington's Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies. He was the founding chair of the University of Washington's International Studies Program. Dr. Migdal was formerly associate professor of Government at Harvard University and senior lecturer at Tel-Aviv University. Among his books are Peasants, Politics, and Revolution; Palestinian Society and Politics; Strong Societies and Weak States; State in Society; Through the Lens of Israel; The Palestinian People: A History (with Baruch Kimmerling); and, Boundaries and Belonging. In 1993, he received the University of Washington's Distinguished Teaching Award; in 1994, the Washington State Governor's Writers Award; in 2006, the Marsha L. Landolt Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award; and, in 2008, the Provost Distinguished Lectureship.

Current Courses:

Winter 2009:

Comparative International Studies

Israel: Dynamic Society and Global Flashpoint

Past Courses:

Readings in International Studies: Creating the Public in Democracies

Nations and States in the Modern World

Task Force on National Building

Seminar: State and Society
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Research in Progress:

Research on Public Space

Thomson Hall
Room 329

Office Hours: Wednesdays 2-3.
Email: migdal@u.washington.edu

Professor Joel S. Migdal
University of Washington Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
Publications Books Recent Articles Curriculum Vitae	Bio Joel S. Migdal is the Robert F. Philip Professor of International Studies in the University of Washington's Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies. He was the founding chair of the University of Washington's International Studies Program. Dr. Migdal was formerly associate professor of Government at Harvard University and senior lecturer at Tel-Aviv University. Among his books are Peasants, Politics, and Revolution; Palestinian Society and Politics; Strong Societies and Weak States; State in Society; Through the Lens of Israel; The Palestinian People: A History (with Baruch Kimmerling); and, Boundaries and Belonging. In 1993, he received the University of Washington's Distinguished Teaching Award; in 1994, the Washington State Governor's Writers Award; in 2006, the Marsha L. Landolt Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award; and, in 2008, the Provost Distinguished Lectureship. Current Courses: Winter 2009: Comparative International Studies Israel: Dynamic Society and Global Flashpoint Past Courses: Readings in International Studies: Creating the Public in Democracies Nations and States in the Modern World Task Force on National Building Seminar: State and Society syllabus Research in Progress: Research on Public Space	Thomson Hall Room 329 Office Hours: Wednesdays 2-3. Email: migdal@u.washington.edu
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