About Patrick Chabal
Lived 1951 – 2014 (aged 62). Patrick Chabal was a British and French africanist and sociologist.
Patrick Chabal (29 April 1951 – 16 January 2014) was an Africanist of the late 20th and early 21st century. He had a long academic career. Patrick Chabal's latest position was Chair in African History & Politics at King's College London. He published numerous books, book chapters and articles about Africa. He was one of the founders of AEGIS (Africa-Europe Group for Interdisciplinary Studies) and was a board member for many years.
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with Jean-Pascal Daloz:
Quote from Africa Works: disorder as political instrument (1999)
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Who was Patrick Chabal?
africanist
When was Patrick Chabal born?
Patrick Chabal was born on 29 April 1951 in Taroudant.
When did Patrick Chabal die?
Patrick Chabal died on 16 January 2014 in United Kingdom.
What was Patrick Chabal's occupation?
Patrick Chabal was an africanist and sociologist.
What nationality was Patrick Chabal?
Patrick Chabal was British and French.
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