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Michael M. J. Fischer

b. 1946

American academic

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About Michael M. J. Fischer

Born 1946. Michael M. J. Fischer is an American anthropologist and philosopher.

Michael M. J. Fischer is Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities and Professor of Anthropology and Science and Technology Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Lecturer in the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School.

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Born
1946
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Anthropologist, philosopher
Nationality
United States
Education
University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University
Employers
Harvard University, University of Chicago, Rice University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael M. J. Fischer?

American academic

When was Michael M. J. Fischer born?

Michael M. J. Fischer was born in 1946.

What is Michael M. J. Fischer's occupation?

Michael M. J. Fischer is an anthropologist and philosopher.

What nationality is Michael M. J. Fischer?

Michael M. J. Fischer is American.

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· Wikipedia: Michael M. J. Fischer

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