Edward C. Dimock
American scholar of Asian studies (1929-2001 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward Cameron Dimock Jr. (March 18, 1929 ā January 11, 2001) was an American author, linguist, scholar of Asian studies and emeritus professor at the University of Chicago. He is known for his contribution to Indian studies such as Bengali literature and South Asian civilizations. He also conducted research on religion in the mid-1950's and introduced Bengal studies to the American academy.
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Born | Edward Cameron Dimock Jr. (1929-03-18)March 18, 1929 Roslindale, US |
Died | January 1, 2001(2001-01-01) (aged 71) |
Occupation(s) | Emeritus professor, linguist, scholar |
Years active | 1959ā1989[1] |
Known for | Research on Asian studies |
Title | Emeritus professor |
Board member of | president of American Institute of Indian Studies |
Spouse | Lorraine[1] |
Children | 5 |
Awards | the Desikottama, Sahitya Akademi Fellowship |
Academic background | |
Education | Ph.D |
Alma mater | Yale University |
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