Robert Ascher
Robert Ascher | |
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Robert Ascher in 1987 | |
| Born | April 28, 1931 Far Rockaway, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | January 8, 2014 (aged 82) |
| Known for | Experimental archaeology, ethnomathematics, quipu studies |
| Spouse | Marcia Ascher |
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| Thesis | The Nature of the Imitative Experiment in Archaeology (1960) |
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| Discipline | Anthropology, Archaeology |
Robert Ascher (April 28, 1931 – January 8, 2014) was an American archaeologist, anthropologist, ethnomathematician, and experimental filmmaker. He is best known for his contributions to experimental archaeology and for his collaborative work on quipu with his wife, Marcia Ascher. He was commonly referred to as "Bob" by friends, colleagues, and family.