Michel Agier
Michel Agier is a prominent French anthropologist and director of studies at the École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS). He is known for his work on the social constructs of race and racism, particularly in the context of globalization and cosmopolitan societies. In his recent book, 'Racisme et culture. Explorations transnationales,' he discusses the political renewal of racism and emphasizes that while biological race is a non-scientific concept, the social implications of race produced by racism are very real and impactful.
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Michel Agier is referenced for explaining the need for a balance between security and the essence of celebration.
Frédéric Hocquard, adjoint au tourisme à la Mairie de Paris : « Plusieurs signes laissent penser que nous allons vers une saturation, une embolie »
France· 2025-07-07
Michel Agier discusses the acceptance of disorder in public celebrations.
Michel Agier, anthropologue : « Vouloir la fête pour le peuple, c’est accepter d’ouvrir un moment de désordre »France· 2025-06-29
Michel Agier wrote the preface for Flore Pavy's book on the Guadeloupean carnival.
« Voukoum », de Flore Pavy : Voukoum brûle de l’esprit créoleFrance· 2025-05-18
Anthropologist Michel Agier discusses the social existence of race produced by racism.
Michel Agier, anthropologue : « La race biologique n’existe pas, mais la race produite par le racisme, elle, existe socialement »France· 2025-02-10
