Jeffrey H. Schwartz
Jeffrey Hugh Schwartz (born March 6, 1948) is an American
Schwartz' research involves the methods, theories, and philosophies in
Work, research, and recognitions
In the revised and updated publication of The Red Ape: Orangutans and Human Origins, Schwartz argues there is additional evidence for his contention that orangutans share significantly more morphological similarities to humans than does any other great ape.[2]
He has also been a major contributor to the
Since 1998 he has served as a consultant in forensic anthropology to the Allegheny County coroner's office and later the Medical Examiner Office of the same county.[1]
In 2007 he was elected President of the World Academy of Art and Science for a five-year term (one year as president-elect). He was the first person so elected, all previous presidents having been directly appointed by trustees of the organization.[5]
Education
Born March 6, 1948 in Richmond, Virginia, Schwartz earned his bachelor's degree from Columbia College in 1969 and completed his doctorate from Columbia University in 1974.[1]
Family
Schwartz is the son of Jack Schwartz, a physician who conducted quinine research during World War II, and Lillian Schwartz, one of the earliest visual artists to utilize computer imaging.[6] He is married to the poet Lynn Emanuel and they reside in Pittsburgh.
Major works
- The Human Fossil Record (4 volume set) (with ISBN 0-471-67864-3.
- The Red Ape: Orangutans and Human Origins (Revised and Updated ed.). Boulder: Westview Press. 2005. ISBN 0-471-32985-1.
- Extinct Humans (with Ian Tattersall). Boulder: Westview Press. 2000. ISBN 0-8133-3482-9.
- Sudden Origins: Fossils, Genes, and the Emergence of Species. New York: John Wiley & Sons. 1999. ISBN 0-471-32985-1.
- Skeleton Keys: An Introduction to Human Skeletal Morphology, Development, and Analysis. New York: Oxford University Press. 1995. ISBN 0-19-505638-8.
- What the Bones Tell Us. New York: Henry Holt. 1993. ISBN 0-8050-1056-4.
- Orang-utan Biology. New York: Oxford University Press. 1988. ISBN 0-19-504371-5.
Film
Jeffrey H. Schwartz made an appearance in the documentary film The Trouble with Atheism. He was also featured on the Daily Show with John Stewart opposite Evolutionary Biologist and noted TV personality Todd Disotell.
See also
References
- ^ a b c Belko, Mark (May 29, 2006). "The Thinkers: Pitt anthropologist thinks Darwin's theory needs to evolve on some points". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
- ^ "Pitt prof: Orangutans, not chimps, our closest relative". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. March 15, 2012. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
- ^ Spice, Byron (August 28, 2005). "3-D recreations by Pitt anthropologist bring new dimension to first president". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
- ^ Barcousky, Len (February 14, 2010). "Meet the first president at History Center exhibit". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
- ^ "Pitt's Anthropology Professor Jeffrey Schwartz Elected President of World Academy of Art and Science". February 27, 2007. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
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External links
- Schwartz, Jeffrey (February 2006). "Putting a Face on the First President". Scientific American.