Jeremy C. Young

Young is a historian of the modern United States, with a focus on political communication, social movements, and the emotional experience of politics.  His research on turn-of-the-century charismatic movements suggests that modern political strategists underestimate the importance of emotional appeals in driving policy change.  He is the author of The Age of Charisma: Leaders, Followers, and Emotions in American Society, 1870-1940, and his editorials have been published in the Chicago Sun-Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the Seattle Times. In addition to his academic work, Young serves as an advisor for the Coalition for Responsible Home Education.