University of nevada, Las vegas
Professor John J. Curry
History of the Near East and Islamic World
World History

Nyssa photo
At the ruins of the Roman city of Nyssa in Turkey
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GRADUATE STUDENTS FOR HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT (GSHD)

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Useful links for further study or information

Middle Eastern Studies Association (MESA)
(Website with links to professional resources, other Middle Eastern/Islamic study programs, publications, scholars in the field, and more)

Graduate Students for Historical Development (GSHD)
(UNLV History Department organization aimed at promoting greater graduate student engagement within the department and promote greater participation in, and preparation for the professional demands of the field)

World History Association (WHA) home page
(Website with resources for teaching, researching and studying aspects of World History)

Western Ottomanists' Workshop (WOW)
(Link to the emerging website of the Western Ottomanists' Workshop, which meets periodically to discuss work under development in the field of Ottoman studies on the U.S. West Coast)

Ottoman History Podcast
(Link to a podcast site containing more than a hundred podcasts addressing all periods and areas of Ottoman studies, from scholars all over the globe. Includes a podcast from yours truly as well.)

American Association of Religion (AAR), Islam Section
(Link to the Islam Section of the AAR webpage, which offers resources on the study of Islam as a world religion)

New Books in Middle Eastern History
(Interviews with scholars who have recently produced books on Middle Eastern history)

New Books in Islamic Studies
(Interviews with scholars who have recently produced books on Islamic Studies)

John J. Curry
Assistant Professor
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Box 455020
Las Vegas, NV  89154
(702) 895-0891
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