Agnès van Zanten

French sociologist (born 1957)
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Summary

Agnès van Zanten was born on May 7, 1957[1], in Venezuela[2]. She has worked as a sociologist[3], university teacher[4], and researcher[5].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: France[6]
  • Position held: Director of Research at CNRS[7]
  • Employer: National Center for Scientific Research[8]
  • Educated at: Stanford University[9], Paris Descartes University[10]
  • Doctoral advisor: Viviane Isambert-Jamati[11]
  • Award received: CNRS silver medal[12], Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[13], Knight of the Legion of Honour[14], honorary doctor of the Université libre de Bruxelles[15], doctor honoris causa of the University of Turku[16], Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy[17]
  • Member of: British Academy[18]
  • Sex or gender: female[19]
  • Doctoral student: Bénédicte Robert[20], Anton De Grauwe[21], Jacques-Benoît Rauscher[22], Annabelle Allouch-Baker[23]
  • Commons category: Agnès van Zanten[24]
  • Family name: van Zanten[25]
  • Given name: Agnès[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[27]
  • Writing language: French[28]

FAQs

Where was Agnès van Zanten born?

Agnès van Zanten's place of birth was Venezuela[2].

What did Agnès van Zanten do for work?

Agnès van Zanten worked as a sociologist[3], university teacher[4], and researcher[5].

Where did Agnès van Zanten go to school?

Agnès van Zanten was educated at Stanford University[9] and Paris Descartes University[10].

What awards did Agnès van Zanten receive?

Honors received include CNRS silver medal[12], Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[13], Knight of the Legion of Honour[14], and honorary doctor of the Université libre de Bruxelles[15].

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  2. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  11. [12] ↑ . cnrs.fr. cnrs.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  16. [17] ↑ . thebritishacademy.ac.uk. Retrieved . thebritishacademy.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [11] ↑ . theses.fr. theses.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] ↑ . theses.fr. theses.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . theses.fr. theses.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . theses.fr. theses.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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