James Troy Richardson

Background

Richardson, James Troy was born on August 25, 1941 in Charleston, South Carolina. Son of Lylse Vega and Veda Vera (King) Richardson.

Education

Bachelor in Sociology, Texas Tech U., 1964; Master of Arts in Sociology, Texas Tech U., 1965; Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology, Washington State University, Pullman, 1968; Juris Doctor, Old College Law School, 1986.

Career

Instructor, Texas Tech U., Lubbock, 1965-1966; National Institute of Mental Health fellow, Washington State University, 1966-1968; assistant professor sociology, U. Nevada, Reno, 1968-1971; associate professor sociology, U. Nevada, Reno, 1971-1976; professor sociology, U. Nevada, Reno, 1976-1988; professor sociology and judicial studies, U. Nevada, Reno, since 1988; director Master of Judicial Studies Degree Program, U. Nevada, Reno, since 1988; director Center Justice Studies, U. Nevada, Reno, 1992-1995. Professor of University Nevada-Reno Foundation, 1989. Visitor London School Economics, 1974-1975.

Achievements

• James Troy Richardson has been listed as a noteworthy Sociology educator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Organized Miracles: Study of a Contemporary Youth Communal Fundamentalist Organization

    ( "Excellent study which moves back and forth between the...)

  • Conversion Careers: In and Out of the New Religions (No Series Description Provided)

Membership

Chair Washoe County Democrats, 1976-1978, State Group Insurance Committee, Nevada, 1984-1990. Member American Bar Association, Nevada Bar Association, Association for Sociology of Religion (president 1985-1986), American Sociological Association, Society for Science Study of Religion, International Society for Sociology of Religion (county member since 1989).

Interests

• Avocations: travel, fishing.

Connections

Married September 2, 1966. 1 child, Tamatha Lea.

Father:

Lylse Vega Richardson

Mother:

Veda Vera (King) Richardson

Spouse:

September 2

child:

Tamatha Lea Richardson