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John Comaroff

John L. Comaroff (born 1 January 1945) is a retired professor of African and African American Studies and of anthropology. He is recognized for his study of African and African-American society. Comaroff and his wife, anthropologist Jean Comaroff, have collaborated on publications examining post-colonialism and the Tswana people in South Africa. He has…

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Alma mater
University of Cape Town London School of Economics
Born
(1945-01-01) 1 January 1945 (age 81) Cape Town, South Africa
Doctoral advisor
Isaac Schapera
Fields
Anthropology
Workplaces
Harvard University

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John ComaroffAlma materUniversity of Cape Town London School of Economics1.00infobox
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Bophuthatswanainstance ofComaroff returned to South Africa to conduct research in various places0.80text
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