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Gregory Mann is a professor and historian specializing in West francophone Africa, with a focus on Mali and the Sahel during the twentieth century, encompassing colonial and postcolonial periods. He has authored significant works such as 'Empires NGOs West African Sahel: Road Nongovernmentality' (2015) and 'Native Sons: West African Veterans France' (2006). His scholarly contributions include numerous peer-reviewed articles published in prominent journals like the American Historical Review and the Journal of African History, covering themes related to pilgrimage, migration, human rights, and historiography in Africa. Currently, he is working on a comprehensive book-length essay exploring the historical relationship between Africa and France from the mid-nineteenth century to the twenty-first century. Mann actively contributes to the academic community as the editor of the Journal of African History and engages in various projects, including the 'Projet Archives des Femmes du Mali' funded by UCLA. He has held visiting professor positions at several prestigious institutions in France and is involved in supervising doctoral students in history and political science, highlighting his commitment to academia and mentorship.
Columbia University • New York, NY
Teaching history with a focus on West Africa and supervising graduate students.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)