Deborah Brautigam Reflects on Ian Taylor’s Legacy

Scholars around the world are mourning the passing of acclaimed China-Africa scholar Ian Taylor. Former students, colleagues and peers published tributes online and on Twitter.

Professor Deborah Brautigam, director of the China-Africa Research Initiative at Johns Hopkins University published a poignant, personal tribute of her memories working with the University of St. Andrews professor who died from cancer this week at the age of just 52:

“Ian was at the peak of an astounding career: the author or editor of 12 books, with over 80 refereed journal articles in his vita. He leaves behind his wife Jo, two children, Archie and Blythe, a brother and other family members and colleagues. He was very well-loved…

Ian wrote to me in June last year to share the news of his grave diagnosis. In his usual full-hearted way, he was embarking on this journey with optimism, fortitude, energy, and deep appreciation for the people who were now going to be his new colleagues. “It looks like I have got a bit of a trek ahead of me,” he said. “Definitely getting my taxes back through the treatment! The health people have been brilliant, and I can’t complain about anything at all.” 

Ian leaves behind a vast legacy, on a personal and professional level. His many honors bear witness to his vibrant mind, always questioning, seeking answers, and sharing what he learned with all of us around the world. And this will live on.”

Read Deborah Brautigam’s full tribute to Ian Taylor on the China Africa Real Story blog.

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