Faculty
Bachelor of Arts Degree • School of Arts and Sciences
Government and Politics Major
Faculty
David G. Wittner, Ph.D.
Professor of History
Office: R308 Romano Hall
Biography
David Wittner is a former Fulbright Fellow and is internationally recognized for his work on nineteenth century technology transfer. He is a Professor of East Asian History and received his Ph.D. from The Ohio State University.
Professor Wittner is a specialist in modern Japanese history, the history of technology, and material culture studies. He also has interests in industrial heritage and historic preservation. His latest book, Technology and the Culture of Progress in Meiji Japan, examines cultural symbolism and technology transfer in the iron and silk reeling industries from Europe to Japan during the nineteenth century.
He has authored numerous book chapters and articles, as well as a short biography of Commodore Matthew C. Perry. Professor Wittner teaches Japanese, Chinese, and World History. He formerly served as the Chair of the Department of History and presently serves as the Interim Chairman of Department of Government and Politics and the Department of International Studies.
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M y internship with a member of the New York State Assembly has been a great experience. During the budget process, I did a lot policy analysis, working out how proposals would impact the district and looking for alternatives. It was an intricate process that involved a very different level of thinking from reading textbooks or attending class.
Irakadeem Griffith
Government and Politics Major
N.Y. STATE ASSEMBLY
Irakadeem Griffith
Government and Politics Major
"UC served as my passport to graduate studies and to my subsequent professional career. I was able to participate in a political campaign while at UC and was afforded the opportunity to discover that my talents and interests were complemented by my major course work."
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