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Norman Girvan Library - Institute of International Relations (STA)

Roy Prieswerk

Roy Adrien Prieswerk (1934-1982), served in the capacity of director of the Institute for the period 1967-1969. Noted as one of the founders of the Geneva International Peace Research Institute, he was very concerned about theories and methodologies of International relations and the enduring pursuit of peace, and he wrote extensively on Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. His personal library of just over 500 titles was bequeathed to the Library at the Institute of International Relations by his widow shortly after his death.

Herb Addo

A Ghanian, Dr Herbert Christian Adoo, known as Herb Addo (1940-1996) lectured at the Institute and lectured in International Relations Theory and Methodology and Global Political Economy of Development. Conferred the honour of Reader, a distinction only conferred ‘based on a record of distinguished original works and outstanding success in and wide recognition of professional activities’, he was well known internationally for his contribution to critical theories on imperialism, social transformation, and the global development problématique. He was famous for challenging his students to think openly, often prompting that "things look different depending on where you sit or stand."