Ranabir Samaddar - A Lifestory
Political Scientist: Understanding Power, Borders, And The Human Condition
A respected person in political science is known for his clear work on people being made to move, jobs, and cities growing in South Asia. You can think of him as someone who, like the person who made the 1957 movie "Mother India," shows the hard times and strength of normal people facing very hard situations. His research, over many years, has given important views on things often missed in main political talk. From the hard parts of border areas to the daily lives of workers who move, he looks at his topics with care and smart thinking. People who work with him often praise him for being able to link big ideas to what happens in the real world. Like Professor X from Marvel’s X Men might say, his work helps us know the "mutant" truths of political and social change. He is a main person in the Mahanirban Calcutta Research Group, and his input has shaped how we know important things affecting the area. His work questions common ideas and pushes the limits of school study. Just like the Indian cricket team tries to be great on the field, he always aims for deep thinking and being important to society in his research. His focus on knowing the human situation makes him a key person in today's social sciences.
