Bruno Latour(1947–2022)

Arts

Bruno Latour was a French philosopher, anthropologist and sociologist. He was especially known for his work in the field of science and technology studies (STS). After teaching at the Centre de Sociologie de l'Innovation of the École des Mines de Paris from 1982 to 2006, he became a professor at Sciences Po Paris (2006–2017), where he was the scientific director of the Sciences Po Medialab.

France
2
Major Awards
840
Publications
128,190
Citations
110
h-index
328
i10-index
152.6
Avg Citations/Paper

Career Path

Award progression over time

Apex Elite Prestigious

Education

University of Burgundy Europe
Lycée Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague
School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences(habilitation)
Tours University(doctorate in France)

Doctoral Advisors

Claude BruaireAntoine DoreAlexandre MallardEmmanuel Didier

Career Timeline

Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers1977–1982
Centre de Sociologie de l'Innovation1982–2006
Mines ParisTech1982–2006
Sciences Po2006–2017

Positions & Roles

chief scientific officerDirector of SPEAP

Academy Memberships

American Academy of Arts and SciencesAmerican Physical Society Fellow

Data Sources

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