Nancy M. Jackson

Nancy M. Jackson is a historian and author who specializes in the history of trade and commerce in Africa. She has written extensively on the topic of trans-Saharan trade routes and their impact on African societies. Jackson has taught at several universities, including the University of California, Berkeley. She is currently a professor emerita at the University of California, Berkeley, where she taught courses on African history and trade. Jackson is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and a member of the American Historical Association. She has received several awards for her work, including the American Historical Association's Distinguished Service Award.