Mahmood Mamdani
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- Born
- 1946. · Mumbai.
- Nationality
- Uganda.
- Occupation
- anthropologist, university teacher, writer and political scientist.
- Fields
- African studies, political science and anthropology.
- Education
- University of Pittsburgh, Harvard University and The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
- Honours
- ASA Best Book Prize and Fellow of the British Academy.
- Languages
- English.
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Mahmood Mamdani studied at University of Pittsburgh, Harvard University and The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is African studies, political science and anthropology. Employment is recorded with Columbia University, University of Cape Town and University of Dar es Salaam. Distinctions recorded are ASA Best Book Prize and Fellow of the British Academy.
Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani in the crowd of their son Zohran Mamdani's inauguration.
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Mahmood Mamdani born at Mumbai.
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His recorded language was English. His recorded confession was Shia Islam. He married Mira Nair. One child is recorded: Zohran Mamdani. Formation and teaching. Mamdani studied at University of Pittsburgh, Harvard University and The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. The record notes the qualification Doctor of Philosophy. Mamdani worked in African studies, political science and anthropology. He was employed by Columbia University, University of Cape Town, University of Dar es Salaam and Makerere University. Recorded as anthropologist, university teacher, writer and political scientist.
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