Background
Melamid, Alexander was born on March 28, 1914 in Freiburg, Germany. Son of Michael and Zinaida (Gruenholz) Melamid.
Melamid, Alexander was born on March 28, 1914 in Freiburg, Germany. Son of Michael and Zinaida (Gruenholz) Melamid.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, London School of Economics, 1939. Doctor of Philosophy, New School for Social Research, 1952.
Assistant professor, New School for Social Research, New York City, 1953-1957; associate professor, New York University, 1957-1965; professor, New York University, 1965-1987; professor emeritus, New York University, since 1987. Vice president American Geography Society, New York City, 1975.
Fellow American Geography Society (honorary, member of council, Morse medal 1991). Member Middle East Studies Association American.
Married Ruth Caro, November 28, 1940 (deceased July 1968). Married Ilse Hoenigsberg, April 15, 1975. Children: Diane hockey club Melamid Michaels, Suzanna C. Melamid Portnoy.