Tomi Kōra
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Tomi Kōra (Japanese: 高良 とみ, Hepburn: Kōra Tomi, July 1, 1896 – January 17, 1993)[3] was a Japanese psychologist, peace activist, and politician. She published under the name Tomiko Kōra (高良 とみ, Kōra Tomiko).
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高良 とみ (Kōra Tomi) | |
Born | Tomi Wada (和田 とみ, Wada Tomi) (1896-07-01)July 1, 1896 |
Died | January 17, 1993(1993-01-17) (aged 96) |
Resting place | Tama Cemetery[1] |
Other names | Tomiko Kōra |
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Known for | Peace and women's rights activism, second Japanese woman to attain a PhD in psychology |
Children | Rumiko Kōra |
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Thesis | An Experimental Study of Hunger in its Relation to Activity (1922) |
Doctoral advisor | Edward Thorndike |
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Discipline | Psychology |
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Councillor in the Japanese House of Councillors | |
In office 1947–1959 | |
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