Hans Zell: a life in the service of scholarship on Africa

I have only met Hans Zell in person once. However I have repeatedly benefited from his scholarship on African publishing. I have observed deep acts of generosity to African scholarship in Africa. Therefore it is an honour and delight to be asked by the editors to write an appreciation of Hans.

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Angus Crichton

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Film Independent (US)

Publication Details

Journal: Africa Bibliography Research and Documentation
Published: 2025-03-31
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/abd.2024.17
Primary Topic: African history and culture studies
Type: article
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Hans Zell: a life in the service of scholarship on Africa

Angus Crichton

Mar 31, 2025

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Africa Bibliography Research and Documentation

African history and culture studies

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Hans Zell: a life in the service of scholarship on Africa

Angus Crichton

March 31, 2025article en

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Africa Bibliography Research and DocumentationVol. 4(1)

Film Independent (US)

Openalex Percentile: Top 92%

African history and culture studies

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