Alan Weisman
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Summary
Alan Weisman was born on March 24, 1947[1], in Minneapolis[2]. He has worked as a writer[3], journalist[4], and university teacher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (214 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[7]
- Employer: University of Arizona[8], Williams College[9]
- Educated at: Northwestern University[10], Medill School of Journalism[11]
- Award received: Fulbright Scholarship[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Alan Weisman[14]
- Family name: Weisman[15]
- Given name: Alan[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[17]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Northwestern University Libraries[18]
- P14750: BB13-9AD1-5702-097E-1B02[19]
Why It Matters
Alan Weisman has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
Works attributed to him include The World Without Us[22], a written work[23], founded in 2007[24].
FAQs
Where was Alan Weisman born?
Alan Weisman was born in Minneapolis[2].
What did Alan Weisman do for work?
Alan Weisman worked as a writer[3], journalist[4], and university teacher[5].
Where did Alan Weisman go to school?
Alan Weisman was educated at Northwestern University[10] and Medill School of Journalism[11].
What awards did Alan Weisman receive?
Honors received include Fulbright Scholarship[12].