Richard Thomas Jackson

Background

Jackson, Richard Thomas was born on August 1, 1942 in Batley, Yorkshire, England. Son of Leslie Douglas and Freda Mary Jackson.

Education

Bachelor, Oxford (England) University, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, Oxford (England) University, 1966.

Career

Junior lecturer, University of Oxford, 1966-1969; lecturer, Makerere U., 1969-1972; from senior lecturer to professor, U. Papua, New Guinea, 1972-1985; professor, James Cook U., Townsville, Australia, since 1986. Director Institute Applied Social & Economics Research, Papua, 1982-1985. Chairman acad.bd. James Cook U., Townsville, since 1993.

Aid advisor Min. for Pacific Affairs & Aid, Canberra, Australia, since 1993. Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Richard Thomas Jackson has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator, geographer by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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• book

  • Ok Tedi: The pot of gold

Membership

Member Australia Population Association.

Interests

• Avocations: piano composition, golf, poetry, rugby league football.

Connections

Father:

Leslie Douglas Jackson

Mother:

Freda Mary Jackson