Clifford Geertz
Anthropologist, Academic
1926 – 2006
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Who was Clifford Geertz?
Clifford James Geertz was an American anthropologist who is remembered mostly for his strong support for and influence on the practice of symbolic anthropology, and who was considered "for three decades...the single most influential cultural anthropologist in the United States." He served until his death as professor emeritus at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton.
Famous Quotes:
- But such an affection for what doesn't fit and won't comport, reality out of place...
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- Born
- Aug 23, 1926
San Francisco - Also known as
- Clifford James Geertz
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Doctorate, Harvard University
Anthropology
( - 1956) - Antioch College
- Doctorate, Harvard University
- Employment
- University of Chicago
(1960 - 1970) - Institute for Advanced Study
(1970 - 2000) - Professor Emeritus, Institute for Advanced Study
(2000 - 2006)
- University of Chicago
- Died
- Oct 30, 2006
Philadelphia
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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