Brian O'Neill is an American author and antropologist.
Background
Brian O'Neill was born on January 29, 1950 in New York, New York, United States, in the family of George Caracena and (Betty) Nena (Dross) O’Neill. Both his parents were closely involved in archaeology and anthropology; numerous childhood trips accompanying them to pre-Columbian excavations and monuments in Mexico formed the impetus for his later study of Iberian cultural themes within a sociological/anthropological context. O’Neill’s parents wrote the 1972 bestselling book on modem American conjugal life, Open Marriage: A New Life Style for Couples.
Education
In 1972 Brian received Bachelor of Arts (cum laude) at Columbia College, then Master of Arts (with distinction) at University of Essex in 1974, and Doctor of Philosophy at London School of Economics in 1982.
Career
In 1982-1985 Brian worked as a research fellow in historical sociology at Gulbenkian Institute of Science, Oeiras, Portugal. Then he was a research fellow and vice president and then president at Centro de Estudos de Antropologia Social, Instituto Superior de Ciencias do Trabalho e da Empresa (ISCTE) in 1986-1989. Then he worked at ISCTE as an assistant professor, associate professor of social anthropology, and department president. He also served as a visiting professor at Universities of Parix X Nanterre, Tarragona, and Santiago de Composela.
Achievements
Brian is famous for his book "Proprietarios, Lavradores e Jomaleiras: Desigualdade Social numa Aldeia Transmontana 1870-1978".
