Africa rising? Ian Taylor’s legacy in the study of African underdevelopment

Authors

  • Pádraig Carmody Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin University of Johannesburg

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15664/jtr.1674

Keywords:

Africa, Ian Taylor, Africa rising, Underdevelopment

Abstract

African Studies lost one of its brightest stars in 2021. Though his life was cruelly cut short, Professor Ian Taylor has left a remarkable legacy to the field, not just in terms of his publications but for the impact he has had on students, colleagues and the community more generally. His work was, and is, marked by both intellectual rigour and generosity. His insights, impact and spirit will continue to live on through these and other contributions.

Author Biography

Pádraig Carmody, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin University of Johannesburg

Pádraig Carmody is Professor in Geography at Trinity College, The University of Dublin, where he did his undergraduate and Master’s work, and is a Senior Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg. His PhD is from the University of Minnesota in the US. Upon graduation, he taught at the University of Vermont. At TCD, he directs the Master’s in Development Practice and CHARM-EU. His research centres on the political economy of globalisation in Africa and he has published in journals such as the European Journal of Development Research, the Review of African Political EconomyEconomic Geography and World Development.

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Published

2023-10-02