Jan Gross

Jan Tomasz Gross is a Polish-American sociologist and historian. He is the Norman B. Tomlinson '16 and '48 Professor of War and Society, and Professor of History, Emeritus at Princeton University. Born in Warsaw, Poland, in 1947, Gross immigrated to the United States after participating in the Polish political movement, March 1968. He completed his Ph.D. in sociology at Yale University. Gross is best known for his work on the social and political history of Poland, particularly during and after World War II. His research has often focused on the Holocaust and the impact of the war on Polish society. His controversial book 'Neighbors: The Destruction of the Jewish Community in Jedwabne, Poland' sparked significant debate and re-examination of the role of Poles in the persecution of Jews during the Holocaust. He has continued to explore themes of memory, guilt, and national identity in his subsequent works, including 'Fear: Anti-Semitism in Poland after Auschwitz' and 'Golden Harvest.' Gross's work has not only contributed to academic discourse but has also influenced public discussions and policy in Poland and beyond.

Books

Fear: Anti-Semitism in Poland After Auschwitz