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Ferguson, James was born on June 16, 1959 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of James Gordon and Jane Hardin Ferguson.
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James Ferguson, American anthropologist, educator. Recipient Honorary Simon Visiting Professor, University Manchester, 1998; fellow, Social Science Research Council, 1982, 1985, Center for Advanced Study in Behavioral Sciences, 2000-2001, Social Science Rs;church Council, 1989; Fulbright fellow, United States International Communications Agency, 1982.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1985. Bachelor, University California Santa Barbara, 1979. Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1985.
Career
Professor anthropology University California, Irvine, 1998—2003, chair department anthropology, 1999—2003, director Critical Theory Institute, 2001—2003. Professor cultural and social anthropology Stanford (California) University, since 2003.
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Membership
Fellow: American Anthropological Association. Member: African Studies Association, American Ethnological Society.
Connections
Life partner Liisa H. Malkki, December 16, 1959. Children: Aila Sophia, Elias William.
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American
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Recipient Honorary Simon Visiting Professor, University Manchester, 1998. Fellow, Social Science Research Council, 1982, 1985, Center for Advanced Study in Behavioral Sciences, 2000-2001, Social Science Rs;church Council, 1989. Fulbright fellow, United States International Communications Agency, 1982.Recipient Honorary Simon Visiting Professor, University Manchester, 1998. Fellow, Social Science Research Council, 1982, 1985, Center for Advanced Study in Behavioral Sciences, 2000-2001, Social Science Rs;church Council, 1989. Fulbright fellow, United States International Communications Agency, 1982.