Geoffrey Winthrop-Young, University of British Columbia

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German media theory, media archaeology and the theory of cultural techniques Chronopolitics: Catastrophism, accelerationism and alternate history Fascist mythology I: Conspiracism and pseudo-archaeology Fascist mythology II: De-extinction and racial rewilding Recycling Old Norse material

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The Social Politics of Karl Escherich's 1933 Inaugural Presidential Lecture.
Journal of the history of biology · 2023 · first author

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The Social Politics of Karl Escherich's 1933 Inaugural Presidential Lecture.

Winthrop-Young G

Journal of the history of biology2023First author

DOI: 10.1007/s10739-023-09702-2 PMID: 37335438

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: German media theory, media archaeology and the theory of cultural techniques Dear Professor Winthrop-Young, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "The Social Politics of Karl Escherich's 1933 Inaugural Presidential Lecture." (2023), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]