Peter G Gow (1958 – 18 May 2021) was a social anthropologist, renowned for his work in Amazonia. He was a Professor of Social Anthropology at the University of St Andrews and has previously taught at the London School of Economics.
Peter Gow | |
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| Born | 19 June, 1958 |
| Died | 18 May, 2021 |
| Education | PhD, Social Anthropology from Manchester University, |
| Occupation | Anthropologist |
| Employer(s) | Lecturer at London School of Economics and the University of St Andrews |
| Known for | Social Anthropology |
Life
editPete Gow was born in Scotland to James and Helen Gow in 1958. He died on 18 May 2021.[1][2]
Works
edit- An Amazonian Myth and its History (2001)
- Of Mixed Blood - Kinship and History in Peruvian Amazonia (1991)
Universities
editNotes
edit- ^ Shaw, Alison (2021). "Obituary: Peter Gow, world-renowned anthropologist and Amazonianist". The Scotsman.
- ^ McCallum, Cecilia. "Remembering Professor Peter Gow (1958-2021)". calacs.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk. University of St Andrews.