John Gordon Russell

Background

Russell, John Gordon was born on August 31, 1956 in New York City. Son of John H. and Jane Russell.

Education

Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies magna cum laude, Amherst College, 1979. Master of Arts in Anthropology, Harvard University, 1981. Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology, Harvard University, 1988.

Career

Associate professor faculty general studies Gifu University, Gifu-shi, Japan, 1994—1996, professor faculty regional studies Japan, since 1996, director International Student Center Japan, 2004—2006. Teaching fellow Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Japan, 1985—1986, research assistant, instructor department anthropology, Massachusetts, 1988. Research associate department general studies Chiba College Health Science, Japan, 1989—1992, lecturer, Japan, 1992.

Lecturer department international relations Tsuda College, Tokyo, 1992—1994.

Achievements

• John Gordon Russell has been listed as a noteworthy anthropologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Gaikokujin ni yoru Machizukuri Kaigi (Foreign Resident's Town Planning Committee), Gifu-shi, 1999—2009, Japan African American Friendship Association, Tokyo, 1988—1994. Member of Foreign Citizens' Council Gifu City, Fulbright Association, Society Visual Anthropology, Association Black Anthropologists, Japanese Society Cultural Anthropology, Association Asian Studies, American Anthroplogical Association.

Interests

• Writing, drawing, book collecting, science fiction.

Connections

Married Mie Fujisawa, June 6, 1991.

Father:

John H.

Mother:

Jane Russell

Spouse:

Mie Fujisawa