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Fouad Makki is an Associate Professor in the Global Development Section at Cornell University. His research focuses on international development, social theory, and political economy, with a specific interest in historical sociology and modernity. Makki's academic journey began with a bachelor's degree in Comparative Studies in Society and History from Cornell University, followed by a Ph.D. in Sociology from Binghamton University. His work is characterized by a comparative framework exploring the dynamics of contemporary politics and social change in regions such as Ethiopia and Eritrea. His overarching research program aims to advance knowledge in sociology, ecology, and development, focusing on critical rethinking of the conceptual framework of development, systematic deployment of theory to understand state and society in Northeast Africa, and the metabolic relationships between society and nature. Throughout his academic career, Makki has published various articles and book chapters addressing themes such as post-colonial development and land dispossession. He has been recognized with the CALS Young Faculty Teaching Excellence Award in 2010 and graduated summa cum laude from Cornell in 1993.
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