Lauriston Sharp
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Lauriston Sharp (March 24, 1907 – December 31, 1993) was a Goldwin Smith Professor of Anthropology and Asian Studies at Cornell University. He was the first person appointed in anthropology at the university, and he created its Southeast Asia Program, research centers in Asia and North and South America, a multidisciplinary faculty and strong language program. He was a founding member of the Society for Applied Anthropology and a founding trustee of the Asia Society.
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Born | (1907-03-24)March 24, 1907 |
Died | December 31, 1993(1993-12-31) (aged 86) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
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Notable students | G. William Skinner |
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