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Bruno Latour

(1947–2022) Anthropologist France

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Bruno Latour was an anthropologist from France, best known for Science in action: how to follow scientists and engineers through society.

Quick Facts About Bruno Latour

Born
June 22, 1947
Died
October 9, 2022
Nationality
France
Profession
Anthropologist
Notable works
Science in action: how to follow scientists and engineers through society
Spouse
Chantal Latour

About Bruno Latour

Bruno Latour was a French philosopher, anthropologist and sociologist. He was especially known for his work in the field of science and technology studies (STS). After teaching at the Centre de Sociologie de l'Innovation of the École des Mines de Paris from 1982 to 2006, he became a professor at Sciences Po Paris (2006–2017), where he was the scientific director of the Sciences Po Medialab. He retired from several university activities in 2017. He was also a Centennial Professor at the London School of Economics.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Siegfried Unseld Preis Holberg International Memorial Prize Albertus-Magnus professorate Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy Knight of the Legion of Honour Officer of the National Order of Merit Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms John Desmond Bernal Prize
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honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg prix Raymond-de-Boyer-de-Sainte-Suzanne honorary doctorate from the Université de Montréal honorary doctorate of Lund University doctor honoris causa of the University of Warwick prix de l'Académie catholique de France prix Roberval Grand public

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