Jean Suret-Canale (1921-2007) was an anti-colonialist geographer, better known as an historian of sub-Saharan Africa, whose position on the far left of politics created complexities in his professional life (as a secondary teacher, and researcher
purpose and wider application of geography. Hegave public radio broadcasts for 30 years, was active in local politics, and served two terms as a Vice-President of the International Geographical Union. – (HC)