June 9, 2022
Yale historian and Environmental Humanities affiliate Sunil Amrith has been awarded the 2022 Dr. A.H. Heineken Prize for History in recognition of his examination of the historical origins of inequality within and between countries and the impact of climate change on global socioeconomic conditions.
The Heineken Prizes, given every two years to five distinguished researchers working on a global scale and to one Dutch artist, are the Netherlands’ most prestigious international arts and sciences prizes. The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences nominates candidates and is responsible for the selection of the winners. During the first week in June a laureate is announced each weekday.
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