Sheila Patterson
Patterson [née Caffyn], Sheila (1918–1998), social anthropologist
About Sheila Patterson
Lived 1918 – 1998 (aged 80). Sheila Patterson was a British anthropologist.
Sheila Patterson (née Caffyn; 30 March 1918 – 21 June 1998) was a British social anthropologist who specialised in race, immigration, and race and ethnic relations. She undertook research in South Africa, Canada, and the United Kingdom. From 1971 to 1987, she was editor of New Community (now named the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies), a journal published by the Community Relations Commission.
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Who was Sheila Patterson?
Patterson [née Caffyn], Sheila (1918–1998), social anthropologist
When was Sheila Patterson born?
Sheila Patterson was born on 17 January 1918.
When did Sheila Patterson die?
Sheila Patterson died on 17 January 1998.
What was Sheila Patterson's occupation?
Sheila Patterson was an anthropologist.
What nationality was Sheila Patterson?
Sheila Patterson was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sheila Patterson. https://biography.guide/sheila-patterson/
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