Author: Richard G. Parker
Alternate names: Richard Guy Parker
Born: 1956
Bio: American anthropologist, sociologist, sexologist and Brazilianist. Richard Guy Parker is a professor of sociomedical sciences and of anthropology, arts and sciences, at the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, where he received an award for teaching excellence in 2004. He serves as director of the university's Center for the Study of Culture, Politics, and Health.