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James C. Scott
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Dec 2, 1936 – Jul 19, 2024(87 years)Died in:Durham, Middlesex County

American political scientist and anthropologist

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Occupation(3)

anthropologistpolitical scientistuniversity teacher

Awards(8)

Guggenheim FellowshipSterling ProfessorFukuoka Asian Culture Prizehonorary doctor of the University of UppsalaA.SK Social Science AwardBenjamin E. Lippincott AwardAlbert O. Hirschman PrizeJohn K. Fairbank Prize

Education(3)

Williams CollegeYale UniversityMoorestown Friends School

James C. Scott (* December 2, 1936 in Mount Holly; † July 19, 2024 in Durham) was an american political scientist and anthropologist. He was 87 years old. His education included Williams College, Yale University and Moorestown Friends School. He received 8 awards, including Guggenheim Fellowship, Sterling Professor.

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Born in Mount Holly, Burlington County

1936

Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize

2010

John K. Fairbank Prize

2010

The Art of Not Being Governed

Benjamin E. Lippincott Award

2015

A.SK Social Science Award

2021

Died in Durham, Middlesex County

2024

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James C. Scott. Forever remembered.