Gmelch, Sharon (Bohn)
GMELCH, Sharon (Bohn)
GMELCH, Sharon (Bohn). American (born Panama), b. 1947. Genres: Anthropology/Ethnology, Cultural/Ethnic topics, Women's studies and issues, Area studies, Biography. Career: Union College, Schenectady, NY, professor, 1981-. Publications: Tinkers and Travellers, 1975; (ed.) Irish Life and Traditions, 1979, 1986; Nan: The Life of an Irish Travelling Woman, 1986, 1991; (with G. Gmelch) The Parish behind God's Back: Life in Rural Barbados, 1997; Gender on Campus: Issues for College Women, 1998. Address: Dept. of Anthropology, Union College, Schenectady, NY 12308, U.S.A.
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