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Georges Balandier was a pioneering French anthropologist and sociologist whose work delved into the complexities of African societies. Following his studies in philosophy and ethnology in Paris, he dedicated himself to understanding post-war African transformations, conducting extensive fieldwork across Senegal and Congo. Balandier was instrumental in introducing the concept of the 'Third World' and established influential centers for African studies, pioneering the teaching of African sociology in France. His extensive body of work, spanning some twenty books, has achieved global recognition and significantly shaped the academic discourse on African societies for decades.