Matthew Steele
Histories and Cultures of Muslim Societies
Ph.D. candidate
Ph.D. candidate
Areas of Research: Islamic Law and the Production of Knowledge in Africa; Intellectual History of the Sahara; Pulaar `Ajami Literature and the Textual Practices of the Futa Jallon
My interest in Islamic Africa grew from time spent living in Yemen, Mauritania, and Sudan. All were wonderfully humbling experiences, and along with brilliant mentors in graduate school, inspired my interest in Islam in Africa. For a more complete description of my work, please visit: https://www.matthewfsteele.com