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Hans Zell: a life in the service of scholarship on Africa

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 March 2025

Angus Crichton
Angus Crichton*
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I have only met Hans Zell in person once. However I have repeatedly benefited from his scholarship on African publishing. I have observed deep acts of generosity to African scholarship in Africa. Therefore it is an honour and delight to be asked by the editors to write an appreciation of Hans.

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Africa Bibliography, Research and Documentation , First View , pp. 1 - 3
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© The Author(s), 2025. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of the International African Institute

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