Jennifer Burns
Edgar E. Robinson Professor in United States History · Stanford University · Stanford University
Quick answer: Jennifer Burns is Edgar E. Robinson Professor in United States History at Stanford University. Jennifer Burns shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ I will not be accepting advisees for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. I am able to serve as a primary advisor, and will also work with all admitted graduate students in a supportive capacity. Generally, I can advise a range of twentieth century topics, but my expertise is intellectual, political, and cultural history, with a particular interest in the history of American politics, economic thought,
Research interests
Intellectual history, political history, cultural history, history of American politics, economic thought, religion, capitalism, history of conservatism, libertarianism, liberalism
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2023] Milton Friedman: The Last Conservative (Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 2023); [2024] "Retrospectives: Friedman and Schwartz, Disaggregated" Journal of Economic Perspectives, Vol. 38, No. 4, (Fall 2024): 211-28
Frequently asked questions
Is Jennifer Burns hiring PhD students at Stanford University?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Jennifer Burns's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: I will not be accepting advisees for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. I am able to serve as a primary advisor, and will also work with all admitted graduate students in a supportive capacity. Generally.
What does Jennifer Burns research?
Intellectual history, political history, cultural history, history of American politics, economic thought, religion, capitalism, history of conservatism, libertarianism, liberalism
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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