Willem van Schendel is a distinguished scholar specializing in Asian anthropology and history.
He has held professorships at Erasmus University Rotterdam and the University of Amsterdam, while also working with the International Institute of Social History.
Van Schendel's research focuses on various aspects of South and Southeast Asian studies, including borderlands, labor history, and indigeneity.
His particular emphasis on Bangladesh and the Eastern Himalayas is reflected in his extensive publications.
Van Schendel's interdisciplinary approach combines historical and anthropological perspectives, contributing significantly to the field of Asian studies and providing valuable insights into the region's complex social and cultural dynamics.
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