Lisa Brooks facts for kids
Lisa Brooks is a well-known historian, writer, and professor. She teaches at Amherst College in Massachusetts. Her work focuses on the history of Native American and European interactions. She studies these relationships from the early colonial period up to today.
Lisa Brooks is a member of the Missisquoi Abenaki Tribe. This is an Abenaki heritage group in Vermont that is recognized by the state. She also has Polish heritage.
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Education and Early Career
Lisa Brooks studied at several colleges. She earned her first degree, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), from Goddard College in 1993. She then received her Master of Arts (M.A.) from Boston College in 1995. Later, she completed her Ph.D. at Cornell University in 2004.
Before joining Amherst College, Professor Brooks taught at Harvard University. She is now a respected professor at Amherst College.
Books and Writings
Lisa Brooks has written many articles and essays. She is also the author of popular books. Her books help people understand Native American history better.
Key Books by Lisa Brooks
- The Common Pot: The Recovery of Native Space in the Northeast was published in 2008. This book explores how Native American communities have worked to reclaim their lands and cultures in the Northeast.
- Our Beloved Kin: A New History of King Philip's War came out in 2018. This book offers a new look at a very important historical conflict.
Awards and Recognition
In 2019, her book Our Beloved Kin received a major award. It was one of the winners of the Bancroft Prize. This prize is given for outstanding books on American history.
Teaching and Research
At Amherst College, Professor Brooks teaches several interesting classes. Her courses cover topics like Native American & Indigenous studies. She also teaches about early American literature and modern literature. Her classes help students learn about different cultures and histories in America.
External links
- Faculty page
