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Peter Richerson

b. 1943

Biologist

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Born 1943. Peter Richerson is an American university teacher and botanist.

Peter James Richerson (born October 11, 1943) is an American biologist. He is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of the Department of Environmental Science and Policy at the University of California, Davis.

Life Richerson studied entomology at UC Davis, earning his B.S. in 1965. In 1969, he completed his Ph.D. in zoology. After a postdoc and junior professorship, he was from 1977 until 2006 Professor of Environmental Science at UC Davis. He was a guest professor at University of California, Berkeley (1977–78), Duke University (1984), and the University of Exeter (2004). In 1991, he was a guest researcher at the Bielefeld University. He has made significant contributions to the study of biosocial and cultural evolution.

Work Richerson's research interests include sociocultural evolution, human ecology and applied and tropical limnology.

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Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of California, Davis
Positions held
Professor emeritus
Employers
University of California, Davis, Duke University, University of California, Berkeley
Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship; Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Also known as
Richerson, Peter James Richerson, Peter J. Richerson

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Peter Richerson?

biologist

When was Peter Richerson born?

Peter Richerson was born on 11 October 1943 in San Mateo.

What is Peter Richerson's occupation?

Peter Richerson is a university teacher and botanist.

What nationality is Peter Richerson?

Peter Richerson is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Peter Richerson

Β· Wikidata: Q1466185

Β· DBpedia: Peter J. Richerson

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