Gerard Noiriel | Hamelyn

About Gérard Noiriel

Birth

1950

First book

2007

Years writing

19

Gérard Noiriel is a French historian. He is director of studies at the School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences.

Gérard Noiriel is a prominent French sociologist and historian born in Nancy in 1950.

His prolific career includes the publication of 25 works focused on social and political history.

He is renowned for his deep research into topics such as immigration, racism, and national identity in France.

His book 'Chocolat, clown nègre' stands out as one of his most iconic and well-known works.

As a director of studies, he has dedicated his career to analyzing private humiliations and public discourse in French history.