William Cronon

William Cronon is an eminent environmental historian and professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.12 He holds the position of Frederick Jackson Turner and Vilas Research Professor of History, Geography, and Environmental Studies.12 Cronon's research focuses on North American environmental history, landscape history, and historical geography.2

Education and Career

Cronon received his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, M.A. and Ph.D. from Yale University, and D.Phil. from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar.13 He joined the University of Wisconsin-Madison faculty in 1992 after teaching at Yale for over a decade.34

Notable Works

Cronon is known for his influential books:

1. "Changes in the Land: Indians, Colonists, and the Ecology of New England" (1983)34
2. "Nature's Metropolis: Chicago and the Great West" (1991)34
3. "Uncommon Ground: Rethinking the Human Place in Nature" (1995)34

Achievements and Honors

Cronon has received numerous awards and honors, including:

• MacArthur Fellowship13
• Guggenheim Fellowship13
• Bancroft Prize34
• Francis Parkman Prize3
• Election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences1
• Presidency of the American Historical Association in 20125

Cronon's work has significantly influenced the field of environmental history, exploring the complex relationships between humans and the natural world.23