Karl G. Heider

Karl Heider (born January 21, 1935) is an American visual anthropologist.

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Early life and education

Heider was born in Northampton, Massachusetts.[1] Heider is the son of psychologists Fritz and Grace (née Moore) Heider. He had two brothers; John and Stephan.

After spending two years at Williams College, Heider transferred to Harvard College where he earned his A.B. in Anthropology. Heider then spent a year touring Asia on a Sheldon Traveling Fellowship provided by Harvard.[2] Returning to Harvard in 1958, Heider went on to earn an M.A. in 1959 and Ph.D. in 1966.[3]

Career

Heider's work ranged from psychological anthropology to visual anthropology.[4]

Filmography

See also

References

  1. ^ E-museum at Minnesota State University, Mankato
  2. ^ E-museum at Minnesota State University, Mankato
  3. ^ Karl Heider, University of South Carolina
  4. ^ Karl Heider, University of South Carolina