Brian Raftopoulos

24 papers and 430 indexed citations i.

About

Brian Raftopoulos is a scholar working on Sociology and Political Science, Anthropology and Political Science and International Relations. According to data from OpenAlex, Brian Raftopoulos has authored 24 papers receiving a total of 430 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 24 papers in Sociology and Political Science, 13 papers in Anthropology and 4 papers in Political Science and International Relations. Recurrent topics in Brian Raftopoulos’s work include African studies and sociopolitical issues (23 papers), African history and culture studies (12 papers) and Urban and Rural Development Challenges (3 papers). Brian Raftopoulos is often cited by papers focused on African studies and sociopolitical issues (23 papers), African history and culture studies (12 papers) and Urban and Rural Development Challenges (3 papers). Brian Raftopoulos collaborates with scholars based in Zimbabwe, South Africa and United Kingdom. Brian Raftopoulos's co-authors include Ian Phimister, Alois S. Mlambo, Elizabeth Schmidt, John Mw Makumbe, Daniel Compagnon, Sam Moyo, David Moore and Norma Kriger and has published in prestigious journals such as The International Journal of African Historical Studies, African Affairs and African Studies Review.

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Fields of papers citing papers by Brian Raftopoulos

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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