James Morris Blaut, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Morris Blaut

American anthropologist and geographer

Date of Birth: 20-Oct-1927

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 11-Nov-2000

Profession: geographer, anthropologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

James Morris Blaut (October 20, 1927 – November 11, 2000), also known as J.
M.
Blaut, was a professor of anthropology and geography at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
His studies focused on the agricultural microgeography (geographical activity of villagers), cultural ecology, theory of nationalism, philosophy of science, historiography and the relations between the First and the Third World.
He is known as one of the most notable critics of Eurocentrism.
Blaut was one of the most widely read authors in the field of geography.