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(Colombian-American Anthropologist)
Arturo Escobar, a Colombian-American anthropologist, and professor emeritus of Anthropology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA, is known for his research in political ecology, anthropology of development, social movements, anti-globalization movements, political ontology, and postdevelopment theory. Escobar has made significant contributions to post-development discourse by challenging traditional development paradigms and advocating for alternative visions of development. His influential books include "Encountering Development" (1995) and "Designs for the Pluriverse" (2018), establishing him as a prominent figure in the field.
