Background
Black, Joseph Laurence was born on January 16, 1937 in Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada. Son of Joseph Laurence and Gwendolyn (Mcdonald) Black.
historian Soviet studies educator
Black, Joseph Laurence was born on January 16, 1937 in Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada. Son of Joseph Laurence and Gwendolyn (Mcdonald) Black.
Bachelor, Mount Allison University, 1958. Master of Arts, Boston University, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, McGill University, 1968.
Professor history Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, 1967-1976. Professor history Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, since 1976, director Institute Soviet Studies, since 1982.
Member Canada Association Slavists (vice president 1982-1984).
Married Janice Jernigan, August 23, 1961. Children– Joseph, Jennifer, Laura Ruth.