Difference between revisions of "Institute of African Studies"
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| − | The '''Institute of African Studies''' is one of [[SIPA]]'s eight regional studies centers. After a controversial closing, it reopened in July [[2007]]. | + | The '''Institute of African Studies''' is one of [[SIPA]]'s eight regional studies centers. It was founded in [[1959]]. After a controversial closing, it reopened in July [[2007]]. |
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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Revision as of 02:07, 5 December 2007
The Institute of African Studies is one of SIPA's eight regional studies centers. It was founded in 1959. After a controversial closing, it reopened in July 2007.
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.
