Edward Shorter
Canadian medical historian and social historian (born 1941)
About Edward Shorter
Born 1941. Edward Shorter is a Canadian medical historian, social historian, university teacher, sociologist and historian.
Edward Lazare Shorter (born October 31, 1941) is an American-born Canadian historian who is Professor of Psychiatry, Professor of the History of Medicine, and Jason A. Hannah Chair in the History of Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. His specializations are in the history of medicine and psychiatry. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
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Who is Edward Shorter?
Canadian medical historian and social historian (born 1941)
When was Edward Shorter born?
Edward Shorter was born on 31 October 1941 in Evanston.
What is Edward Shorter's occupation?
Edward Shorter is a medical historian, social historian, university teacher, sociologist and historian.
What nationality is Edward Shorter?
Edward Shorter is Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edward Shorter. https://biography.guide/edward-shorter-medical-historian/
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