George Thomas Kurian

George Thomas Kurian
Born	George Babu Thomas Kurian  3 August 1931  Changanassery
Died	2015  (aged 83–84)
Alma mater	Madras Christian College
Occupation	Encyclopedist

George Thomas Kurian (August 4, 1931 Changanacherry[1] – 2015[2]) was an Indian (naturalized U.S. citizen) historian and writer known for being the editor of several encyclopedias and reference works.[3] Kurian also was founder and president of the Society of Encyclopedists.[4][5] He was coeditor of the World Christian Encyclopedia, The Encyclopedia of Christian Civilizations, the Dictionary of Christianity, and Encyclopedia of Christian Literature.[6]

Life

In 1951 Kurian earned a M.A. from Madras Christian College.[1]

Kurian was the president of the Encyclopedia Society and the editor of 65 books including 28 encyclopedias.[2] He was also a fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science.[7]

His wife's name is Annie and his daughter Sarah Claudine.[1]

Some works

• George Thomas Kurian (1966). Dictionary of Indian English.
• George Thomas Kurian (1973). Children's Literary Almanac.
• George Thomas Kurian (1975). The Directory of American Book Publishing: From Founding Fathers to Today's Conglomerates.
• George Thomas Kurian (1989). World Encyclopedia of Police Forces and Penal Systems.
• George Thomas Kurian (1997). Illustrated Book of World Rankings CD.
• George Thomas Kurian (2001). Datapedia of the United States, 1790-2005: America Year by Year. Lanham, MD: Bernan Press. ISBN 978-1-59888-223-0. OCLC 51028912.
• George Thomas Kurian, ed. (2013). Fitzroy Dearborn Book of World Rankings. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-135-92470-6.

References

1. Scot Peacock (1999). Contemporary Authors. Vol. 175. Gale Research Company. p. 285. ISBN 978-0-7876-2670-9.
2. George Thomas Kurian; Mark A. Lamport, eds. (2016). "About the Editors, Foreword Contributor, and Editorial Advisory Board". Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States. Vol. 5. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4422-4432-0.
3. "Kurian, George Thomas 1931 -". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
4. American Theological Library Association (2002). Newsletter - American Theological Library Association. Vol. 50. American Theological Library Association. p. 17.
5. "Kurian, George Thomas, Encyclopedia of the Third World ; Vol. 1 : Afghanistan to Kuwait, vol. II : Laos to Zambia. New York, Facts on File, 1978, 1718 p. ISBN : 0-87196-400-7". Études Internationales. doi:10.7202/701067ar.
6. "George Thomas Kurian". Baker Publishing Group. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
7. "Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States. 5 Volumes. Edited by George Thomas Kurian and Mark A. Lamport - Foreword by Martin E. Marty". Retrieved 2022-07-09.