Background
Walker, David Robert was born on November 12, 1945 in Adelaide, Australia. Son of Gilbert John Walker and Glasson Maude Bourne.
literature and language professor
Walker, David Robert was born on November 12, 1945 in Adelaide, Australia. Son of Gilbert John Walker and Glasson Maude Bourne.
Bachelor with honors, Adelaide University, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, Australian National University, Canberra, 1971.
Lecturer Auckland University, New Zealand, 1975—1977. Lecturer, senior lecturer University New South Wales, Sydney, 1977—1990. Monash chair Australian studies Georgetown University, Washington, 1997—1998.
Visiting professor Renmin University, Beijing, since 2005. Distinguished visiting chair Australian studies University Copenhagen, 2010. Professor Australian studies Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia, since 1991.
Married Karen Zell Wilson. Children: Zara May Parker, Veronica Jane.