Richard Nelson | |
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| Born | Richard Nelson 1 December 1941 Madison, Wisconsin, United States |
| Died | 4 November 2019 San Francisco, United States |
| Occupation | Writer, author |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fiction, anthropology |
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Richard K. Nelson (1 December 1941 — 4 November 2019), also known as "Nels",[1] was an American cultural anthropologist and writer. He grew up living in Wisconsin, receiving his education from the University of Wisconsin–Madison[1] before earning his Ph.D. degree from the University of California.[2] Nelson spent many years living in Interior Alaska with indigenous people, reflected through his work.[3] His work has focused primarily on the indigenous cultures of Alaska and, more generally, the relationships between people and nature.[4] He was the host to a public radio series called Encounters aired nationally.[5] He has been awarded a variety of awards for his commitment to the community as an activist, serving on the Sitka Conservation Society,[4] and for his creativity as both an author and artist. Nelson died in a San Francisco Hospital at the age of 77 from a long-term battle with cancer.[6][3]
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