J. D. B. Miller
J. D. B. Miller | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Donald Bruce Miller 30 August 1922 Sydney, Australia |
| Died | 16 January 2011 (aged 88) Canberra, Australia |
| Other names | Bruce Miller |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | University of Sydney University of Leicester Australian National University |
John Donald Bruce Miller FASSA (1922–2011), known as Bruce Miller, was an Australian academic.[1]
Education
[edit]Miller was educated first at Bondi Public School and then at Sydney Boys High School, completing his education part time at the University of Sydney.[2] Miller obtained his Masters of Economics in 1951.[1] Miller then obtained his MA at the University of Cambridge.[3]
Career
[edit]In 1946 Miller joined the faculty of the University of Sydney.[1] From the mid 50's to early 60's Miller was at the University of Leicester, first as foundation chair in politics, and later as dean of social sciences.[2] Miller joined the Australian National University in 1962 in the Department of International Relations.[1] Miller retired in 1987.[1]
In 1963, Miller delivered the fifth in the annual series of ABC Boyer Lectures on "Australian and Foreign Policy".
Personal
[edit]Miller was born on 30 August 1922 in Sydney, son of Donald and Marian Miller.[2] Miller was married three times and had two sons.[2] He died in Canberra on 16 January 2011.[1]
Honours and awards
[edit]- 1967 Elected Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Cotton, James (2011). "In Memoriam: J. D. B. Miller". Australian Journal of International Affairs. 65 (2). Informa UK Limited: 143–147. doi:10.1080/10357718.2011.559905. S2CID 154877509. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ^ a b c d Miller, Toby (15 February 2011). "Economic mind devoted life to political debate, Bruce Miller, 1922-2011". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Emeritus Professor Bruce Miller FASSA". Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia. 1956. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- 1922 births
- 2011 deaths
- University of Sydney alumni
- Alumni of the University of Cambridge
- Academic staff of the Australian National University
- Academics of the University of Leicester
- Academic staff of the University of Sydney
- People educated at Sydney Boys High School
- Fellows of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia