Smith, Alfred G.

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SMITH, Alfred G.

SMITH, Alfred G. American (born Netherlands), b. 1921. Genres: Communications/Media, Language/Linguistics. Career: Professor of Anthropology, College of Communication, University of Texas, Austin, 1973-, now emeritus. Member, Board of Dirs., Journal of Communication, since 1973. With Research and Analysis, Far East, Office of Strategic Services, 1942-45; Acting Instructor, University of Wisconsin, 1946-50; Supvr. of Linguistics, Office of the High Commissioner, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, 1950-53; Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Antioch College, Ohio, 1953-56; Associate Professor of Anthropology, Emory Univ, Atlanta, Georgia, 1956-62; Professor of Anthropology, of Community Service, and Public Affairs, University of Oregon, Eugene, 1962-73. Director, 1971-72, and President, 1973-74, International Communication Association. Publications: (ed.) Communication and Culture, 1966; Communication and Status, 1966; Cognitive Styles in Law Schools, 1979; book on forecasting in preparation. Address: 1801 Lavaca, Austin, TX 78701, U.S.A.