Background
Franda, Marcus Francis was born on August 16, 1937 in Nassawapee Township, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Simon John and Esther Mary (Schallie) Franda.
Franda, Marcus Francis was born on August 16, 1937 in Nassawapee Township, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Simon John and Esther Mary (Schallie) Franda.
Bachelor of Arts cum laude, BeloitColl., 1959. Department of Administration and Management, University of Chicago, 1960, Doctor of Philosophy, 1966.
Assistant professor.to associate professor Colgate University, 1965-1977, also research associate Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1968-1973. Associate for Asia, Universities Field Staff International, Hanover, New Hampshire, 1971-1983. Representative The Asia Foundation, Thailand, 1983-1986, Washington, 1986-1988.
Director Institute World Affairs, Salisbury, Connecticut, 1980-1983.
President World College.West, San Rafael, California, 1988-1989. Director international affairs U. Maryland. at College Park, 1989.
Books include: The Seychelles: Unquiet Islands, 1982. Bangladesh: The First Decade, 1982: 12 other books dealing withIndian Ocean region, the subcontinent and the Gulf states.
Board of directors American Institute Indian Studies, United States Ednl.
Foundation. Chairman Rotary Internat.Com. of New Delhi, vice president American Chamber of Commerce, Bangkok.
Board directors American Institute Indian Studies, United States Educational Foundation. Chairman Rotary International Committee, New Delhi. Vice president American Chamber of Commerce, Bangkok.
Member of India International Center, American Academy Political and Social Sciences, American Political Science Association, Association Asian Studies, Rotary.
Married Vonetta Jane Pedlow, August 9, 1959. Children: Charles Arthur, Stephanie Jane.