Historian and USA expert Niels Bjerre-Poulsen takes the audience through the making of modern America, asking how a country long seen as the symbol of democracy, freedom and boundless opportunity has come to be marked by polarisation, declining trust in political institutions and deep divides between population groups.
Drawing on American history, politics and culture, he traces the long historical lines behind the forces that have shaped the society we see today, and offers a nuanced understanding of the events, ideas and conflicts that have brought the country to a decisive turning point.
Niels Bjerre-Poulsen has researched American history and social conditions for more than 40 years and is an associate professor at the Center for American Studies at the University of Southern Denmark. He has published a wide range of books and articles on American history.
