William S. Pollitzer
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Dr. William Sprott Pollitzer (1923–2002) was an US anatomist. He was a professor
of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
, and past president of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists
(from 1979–1981), and the Human Biology Council (1986–1988).
The William S. Pollitzer Prize was created in honor of him.
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States...
, and past president of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists
American Association of Physical Anthropologists
The American Association of Physical Anthropologists is an American-based international scientific society of physical anthropologists. It was formed in 1930, with Morris Steggerda as one of its founding members. They have 1,700 members. They publish the American Journal of Physical...
(from 1979–1981), and the Human Biology Council (1986–1988).
The William S. Pollitzer Prize was created in honor of him.