Background
Nicholas, Ralph Wallace was born on November 28, 1934 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Ralph Wendell and Ruth Elizabeth (Oury) Nicholas.
Nicholas, Ralph Wallace was born on November 28, 1934 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Ralph Wendell and Ruth Elizabeth (Oury) Nicholas.
Bachelor, Wayne University, 1957. Master of Arts, University Chicago, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1962.
From assistant professor to professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1964-1971; professor anthropology, University of Chicago, since 1971; department chairman, University of Chicago, 1981-1982; deputy provost, University of Chicago, 1982-1987; dean of college, University of Chicago, 1987-1992; director Center International Studies, University of Chicago, 1984-1995; William Rainey Harper professor of Anthropology and Social Sciences, University of Chicago, since 1992; president, International House of Chicago, since 1993. Consultant Ford Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1973.
(Reprint of a classic work on Bengal Islam, Vaisnavism, lo...)
(Reprint of a classic on Bengal, Indian society, with shor...)
Secretary Council American Overseas Research Centers, 2005—2010. Vice president American Institute Indian Studies, 1974—1976, treasurer, 1993—2001, president-elect, 2001—2002, president, 2002—2010, chairman board trustees, since 2010. Trustee Bangladesh Foundation, 1972—2005.
Director Indo-American Center, Chicago. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Anthropological Association, Royal Anthropological Institute (England). Member Association Asian Studies, India League of America Foundation (trustee).
Married Marta Ruth Weinstock, June 13, 1963.