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Richard King Beardsley (December 16, 1918 – June 9, 1978) was an American anthropologist, renowned for his contributions to the field of anthropology, specifically the study of Japanese culture, society, and communities.[1] He served as a professor of anthropology at the University of Michigan for over thirty years and played an important role in the development of Japanese Studies programs in the United States.[2]
Early Life and Education edit
Beardsley was born on December 16, 1918, in Cripple Creek, California. Later in life, he earned both his bachelor's degree and his Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley in 1939 and 1947, respectively.[2]
Academic career edit
Coinciding with his academic career, Beardsley served as a naval language officer in the U.S. Navy with the Marine Corps from 1942 to 1946.[1][2] Throughout this time, he was stationed in Hawaii, Guam, Iwo Jima, and Chingtao.[2] After earning his Ph.D. in 1947, Beardsley briefly taught at the University of Minnesota before joining the Department of Anthropology at the University of Michigan. There he steadily progressed through the academic ranks, becoming an assistant professor in 1947, associate professor in 1953, and a full professor in 1960.[2]
Beardsley's academic interests were shaped by his time as Japanese language officer leading to a focus on the Japanese language and cultural ethnologies. He became an integral part of the University of Michigan's Center for Japanese Studies, serving as a core faculty member beginning in 1947.[1] Beardsley made his first trip to Japan in 1950 with other Michigan scholars, conducting extensive studies in a farming village in Okayama Prefecture and going onto become one of the pioneering ethnologists on Japan.[1]
His involvement with the Center for Japanese Studies was extensive; assuming the role of director in multiple terms, from 1961 to 1964, 1973 to 1974, and 1977 to 1978.[2] Additionally, he served as acting chairman of the Department of Anthropology at the University of Michigan from 1971 to 1972.[2]
Notable works and contributions edit
One of Beardsley's most notable publications is "Village Japan," co-authored with John W. Hall and Robert E. Ward and published by the University of Chicago Press in 1959.[1][2] Considered to be influential in regards to Japanese community studies, this publication was based on extensive studies conducted in the rice-growing village of Niiike and offers valuable insights into Japanese rural life.[1][2] Beardsley's focus on Japanese culture also led to the publication of "Twelve Doors to Japan", co-authored with John W. Hall in 1965. This publication serves as a general introduction to various aspects of Japanese culture.[1][2]
Throughout his career, Beardsley authored numerous articles on the ethnography, archaeology, and the culture of Japan; however, Japan was not his sole area of focus.[1][2] He would go onto conduct studies with Japanese Americans in California in addition to studying the Asiatic, Siberia, and teaching courses on the cultures of Soviet Asia.[1] Additionally, he was a recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship in 1958, enabling him to conduct ethnographic research in Valencia, Spain.[2]
Later life and academic legacy edit
Advocacy edit
Beyond academia, Beardsley was a staunch advocate for promoting mutual understanding between Japan and the United States.[2] He actively participated in educational initiatives alongside the University of Michigan and the Center for Japanese Studies, including the Project on Asian Studies in Education (PASE), which aimed to develop Asian Studies curricula at both the high school and college levels.[2]
Beardsley was well-respected in Japanese and American academic and public circles. Additionally, his efforts contributed to fostering relations between the University of Michigan and Japanese corporations, particularly through his involvement in the East Asian Capital Campaign.[2]
Personal life edit
Beardsley was married to Grace, and the couple had three children. He passed away on June 9, 1978, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.[2] He is considered a distinguished and pioneering anthropologist and researcher, noted for a dedication to promoting cultural understanding, his contributions to the University of Michigan's academic community, and shaping Japanese Studies programs in the United States.[1][2]
See also edit
Center for Japanese Studies records, available at the Bentley Historical Library.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Norbeck, Edward; Befu, Harumi (1979-09-01). "Richard King Beardsley, 1918-1978". American Anthropologist. 81 (3): 636–639. doi:10.1525/aa.1979.81.3.02a00070. ISSN 0002-7294.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "Beardsley, Richard K. (Richard King), 1918-1978 - Social Networks and Archival Context". snaccooperative.org. Retrieved 2023-11-08.