Catherine and Michael Zuckert Book Award
Honoring a significant work in the field of political theory.
The Catherine and Michael Zuckert Book Award is awarded biennially to a scholar of the history of political thought who has published a book in the previous two years which exhibits the scholarly rigor, breadth of knowledge, attentiveness to philosophical argument, and sensitivity to literary character that typifies the work of Catherine and Michael Zuckert.
It is intended to honor a significant work in the field of political theory, one that offers a rich understanding of the history of thought, exhibits a supple analysis of historical texts, and undertakes genuinely philosophic inquiry. Its purpose is to promote such study in the history of political thought, and to reward scholarship that eschews academic and ideological fashions and instead confronts enduring political questions.
The award comes with a $2000 prize.
Nomination Eligibility and Information
for the 2025 prize
Books are eligible if they have been published in 2023 or 2024.
Books from both senior and junior scholars in the history of political thought will be accepted.
Self-nominations only.
To self-nominate, mail one copy of your book to each committee member at the address below.
Nomination deadline is 31 January 2025.
Winner will be announced in August 2026.
Direct any questions about the award to Alex Duff (alexander.duff@austin.utexas.edu) or Jeffrey Church (jchurch@uh.edu).
Committee
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Michelle T. Clarke
Associate Professor of Government
299 Mount Support Road #14
Lebanon NH 03766 -
Ryan Hanley
Professor of Political Science
Department of Political Science
Boston College
McGuinn Hall, Room 201
140 Commonwealth Ave.
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 -
Alan S. Kahan
Professor of British Civilization
12 rue Edmond Roger
75015 Paris
France