Background
Wirth, John Davis was born on June 17, 1936 in Dawson, New Mexico, United States. Son of Cecil W. and Virginia M. Davis.
( One of three independent but coordinated studies on Bra...)
One of three independent but coordinated studies on Brazilian regionalism, this book examines the complex dynamics of state-level and political structures in the politically important state of Minas Gerais.
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academic administrator studies educator
Wirth, John Davis was born on June 17, 1936 in Dawson, New Mexico, United States. Son of Cecil W. and Virginia M. Davis.
Bachelor magna cum laude, Harvard University, 1958. Postgraduate interdisciplinary subjects, Columbia University, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy in Latin American History, Stanford University, 1966.
Teacher history Putney (Vermont) School, 1959-1961. Assistant professor Stanford (California) University, 1965-1972, associate professor, 1972-1978, professor, from 1978, Gildred professor Latin American studies, from 1990, vice chairman department history, 1972-1974, director Center for Latin American Studies, 1975-1982, chairman department Spanish and Portuguese, 1987-1988, vice provost for academy planning and development, from 1988. Member advisory board Canada studies program University California, Berkeley.
( One of three independent but coordinated studies on Bra...)
(Book by Wirth, John D.)
(Book by Wirth, John D.)
Vice chairman board visitors and governors St. John's College, since 1988. Trustee Putney School, since 1989. Board directors Pan American Society San Francisco, since 1979.
Served with United States Army, 1958-1959. Member Conference Latin American History (secretary, chairman committee on Brazilian history 1975), Latin American Studies Association (executive council 1979-1980).
Married Nancy Meem; 3 children.