SASKIA SASSEN

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 1/5/1947     Death:

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Saskia Sassen is a Dutch-American sociologist noted for her analyses of globalization and international human migration. She is a professor of sociology at Columbia University in New York City, and the London School of Economics. The term global city was coined and popularized by Sassen in her 1991 work The Global City: New York, London, Tokyo.

NOTABLE WORK

WHY THEY MATTER

Saskia Sassen is intellectually unique for her pioneering work in analyzing globalization and international human migration, particularly through the lens of global cities. Her influential book The Global City introduced the concept of global cities and their role in shaping the modern world, making her a leading figure in urban sociology and globalization studies. Through her research and writing, Sassen has significantly contributed to our understanding of the complexities and impact of global processes on urban spaces and human society.

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