Patricia Nelson Limerick is a prominent American historian specializing in the history of the American West. She has held various academic positions at Yale University, Harvard University, and the University of Colorado Boulder, where she served as a professor of history and chair of the board of directors for the Center of the American West. Her scholarship focuses on 'New Western History,' which challenges traditional myths of western expansion by highlighting neglected issues such as environmental damage, victims of conquest, and the roles of non-white populations in migration. She is recognized for her revisionist approach to historical narratives and has received numerous fellowships from institutions including Harvard University and the John D. and Catherine T. Mac-Arthur Foundation.[1]
