Difference between revisions of "Institute of African Studies"
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| − | The '''Institute of African Studies''' is one of [[SIPA]] | + | The '''Institute of African Studies''' is one of several [[SIPA]]-affiliated regional studies centers. It was founded in [[1959]]. After a controversial closing over the summer of [[2006]], it reopened in July [[2007]].<ref>[http://www.columbiaspectator.com/?q=node/21952 Spectator - Suspension of African Institute Draws Fire]</ref> |
Formerly led by anthropologist and political scientist [[Mahmood Mamdani]], who retired to teaching, it is being directed, as of September [[2007]], by West African historian [[Mamadou Diouf]]. | Formerly led by anthropologist and political scientist [[Mahmood Mamdani]], who retired to teaching, it is being directed, as of September [[2007]], by West African historian [[Mamadou Diouf]]. | ||
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[[Category:Faculty groups and research centers]] | [[Category:Faculty groups and research centers]] | ||
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Revision as of 02:50, 5 December 2007
The Institute of African Studies is one of several SIPA-affiliated regional studies centers. It was founded in 1959. After a controversial closing over the summer of 2006, it reopened in July 2007.[1]
Formerly led by anthropologist and political scientist Mahmood Mamdani, who retired to teaching, it is being directed, as of September 2007, by West African historian Mamadou Diouf.
It is home to the African Studies Library, which is the country’s tenth largest African studies library and learning resource center.
