James C. Scott

Political scientist and anthropologist

James C. Scott - Political scientist and anthropologist
Born

1936
89 years ago

Died

July 19th, 2024
1 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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A prominent political scientist and anthropologist, contributions centered around the study of state power, resistance, and agrarian societies. Authored influential works, including 'Seeing Like a State,' which critiques state planning methodologies and explores how they often fail due to a lack of understanding of local knowledge. Worked extensively on the relationship between power and social movements, examining how marginalized groups resist authority. Engaged in debates surrounding the concepts of freedom and autonomy in the context of sociopolitical structures.

Authored 'Seeing Like a State'

Contributed extensively to the study of state power

Examined resistance among marginalized groups

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