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anthropologist archaeologist educator film producer

Robert Ascher, American anthropologist, archaeologist, film producer, educator.

Background

Ascher, Robert was born on April 28, 1931 in New York City. Son of Alfred and Claire (Eliscue) Ascher.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, University of California at Los Angeles, 1960.

Career

Professor department anthropology Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 1960—2002, emeritus professor anthropology, since 2003, professor department theatre, film and dance Graduate School, since 1960. Fieldwork in Turkey, Mexico, England, Peru, United States, Israel, since 1960. With United States Army, 1954-1956.

Achievements

  • Robert Ascher has been listed as a noteworthy anthropologist, film producer, archaeologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Marcia Alper, March 10, 1956.

Father:
Alfred Ascher

Mother:
Claire (Eliscue) Ascher

Spouse:
Marcia Alper