Saskia Sassen

Dutch-American sociologist · United States · On the map · Academics · Born 1947 · age 79

Saskia Sassen is a Dutch-American sociologist noted for her analyses of globalization and international human migration. She is a professor of sociology at Columbia University in New York City, and the London School of Economics.

Saskia Sassen is read about 113 times a day, in 35 languages.

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2016Honorary Doctor of the University of ValenciaAward2014Honorary Doctorate from ENSAwardHonorary Doctorate of the University of MurciaAward2013Princess of Asturias Award for Social SciencesAward2010Honorary Doctor of the University of PoitiersAward1947Born5 January 1947

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