Joanna Russ
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Summary
Joanna Russ was born on February 22, 1937[1], in New York City[2]. She died on April 29, 2011[3], in Tucson[4]. She worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], university teacher[7], essayist[8], and science fiction writer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,209 views/month, #7,185 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: women's rights activist[12], journalist[13], children's writer[14], writer of feminist science fiction[15]
- Field of work: essay[16], gender studies[17]
- Employer: University of Washington[18], Queensborough Community College[19], Binghamton University[20], University of Colorado Boulder[21]
- Educated at: Cornell University[22], Yale School of Drama[23]
- Notable work: When It Changed[24], The Female Man[25], How to Suppress Women's Writing[26], The Adventures of Alyx[27], We Who Are About To...[28], The Two of Them[29], To Write Like a Woman[30]
- Award received: Nebula Award for Best Short Story[31], Hugo Award for Best Novella[32], Tähtivaeltaja Award[33], Pilgrim Award[34], Otherwise Retrospective Award[35], Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame[36], Locus Award for Best Novella[37]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[38]
- Sex or gender: female[39]
- Sexual orientation: lesbianism[40]
- Genre: feminist science fiction[41]
- Commons category: Joanna Russ[42]
- Archives at: Lesbian Herstory Archives[43]
- Cause of death: stroke[44]
- Residence: The Bronx[45]
- Family name: Russ[46]
- Given name: Joanna[47]
- Manner of death: natural causes[48]
- Described by source: American Women Writers[49], Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction[50]
- Nominated for: Nebula Award for Best Novelette[51], Nebula Award for Best Novel[52]
Why It Matters
Joanna Russ has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] She is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
Works attributed to her include The Female Man[55], a literary work[56].
FAQs
Where was Joanna Russ born?
Joanna Russ's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did Joanna Russ die?
Joanna Russ passed away in Tucson[4].
What did Joanna Russ do for work?
Joanna Russ worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], university teacher[7], essayist[8], and science fiction writer[9].
Where did Joanna Russ go to school?
Joanna Russ was educated at Cornell University[22] and Yale School of Drama[23].
What awards did Joanna Russ receive?
Honors received include Nebula Award for Best Short Story[31], Hugo Award for Best Novella[32], Tähtivaeltaja Award[33], and Pilgrim Award[34].