Background
Plattner, Stuart was born on March 5, 1939 in New York City. Son of William and Ethel (Arfin) Plattner.
Plattner, Stuart was born on March 5, 1939 in New York City. Son of William and Ethel (Arfin) Plattner.
Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, 1964. Master of Arts, Stanford University, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1969.
Assistant professor, anthropology University Missouri, St. Louis, 1971—1978, associate professor, 1978—1985, department chairman, 1980—1985, professor, since 1985.
Committee member, cable television, University City, Missouri, 1982—1985. Fellow: American Anthropological Association. Member: Society Economic Anthropology (board directors since 1980), American Ethnological Society (editor 1982-1985).
Married Phyllis Baron, July 16, 1964. Children: Daniel, Jessica.