Evans School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Jonathan Atkins
Professor

Department: History
Phone: (706) 233-4088
E-mail: jatkins@berry.edu

Vita

Short Bio:
Dr. Atkins has written several reviews and essays on political and social history in nineteenth century America. His book Politics, Parties, and the Sectional Conflict in Tennessee, 1832-1861 received the 1998 Tennessee History Book Award, and his article "Politicians, Parties, and Slavery: The Second Party System and the Decision for Disunion in Tennessee" won the Tennessee Historical Quarterly's Best Article Award for 1996. Currently he is completing a textbook for upper level courses on American History 1789-1848.

Education:
B.A., David Lipscomb College
M.A., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., University of Michigan
Teaching Interest:
  • American History 1607 - 1887
  • Southern History
  • British History since 1688
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