Prof Selwyn Ryan dies at 86

SOURCE: Trinidad Guardian — Well known social scientist, Professor Selwyn Ryan, has died.

Guardian Media understands he died at his home last night but it is yet unclear how. However, Ryan had reportedly been ailing for some time.

Ryan, 86, had a Phd in Political Science from Cornell University (1966) and a BA in History from the University of Toronto (1960) and was a Professor Emeritus at the University of the West Indies’ St Augustine Campus.

He authored over 25 books, including Race and Nationalism in Trinidad and Tobago. At the 2019 launch of his last book, “Ryan Recalls,” which chronicled his memoirs, Ryan described it as his best book ever.

Prior to the book launch, Ryan had developed Parkinson’s disease and had restricted eyesight.