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James W. Loewen

American sociologist, historian, and author (1942–2021)

James W. Loewen

Born

James William Loewen


(1942-02-06)February 6, 1942

Decatur, Illinois, U.S.

DiedAugust 19, 2021(2021-08-19) (aged 79)

Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.

Other namesJim Loewen, James Loewen
Alma materHarvard University (PhD)
Carleton College
MacArthur High School (1960)
Occupation(s)Historian, author, sociologist
Organization(s)University of Vermont
The Catholic University of America
Known forLies My Teacher Told Me (1995); Lies Across America (1999); Sundown Towns (2005); The Mississippi Chinese (1971)
RelativesWinifred (Gore) Loewen (mother)
David F.

Loewen (father)

Websiteuvm.edu

James William Loewen (February 6, 1942 – August 19, 2021) was an American sociologist, historian, and author. He was best known for his 1995 book, Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook James W.

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