Asmarom Legesse Biography: Early Life, Gadaa Scholarship, Career and Legacy
Professor Asmarom Legesse was an Eritrean anthropologist and African intellectual. His scholarship changed international understanding of the Oromo Gadaa system and its role in African political thought. Born in Asmara in 1931, Legesse built a distinguished academic career in the United States. He taught and conducted research at several leading American universities. Over time, his … Read more