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DR. G. P. JONES, reader in economic history in the University of Sheffield, has been appointed professor of economics in the University, in succession to Prof. D. Knoop, who retires in September. Dr. Jones is no stranger to Sheffield or Sheffield people, for he has been a member of the University staff since 1926 when he was appointed lecturer in economic history, and in recognition of the distinction of his scholarship and research the University conferred upon him in 1946 the title of reader. He has been especially interested in the organisation of the building industry from medieval to early modern times, to which field he has made distinguished contributions. In addition, ever since he has been in Sheffield, Dr. Jones has been closely connected with adult education, and throughout the whole period April 1940– July 1946 he did great service to the cause of education in H.M. Forces as secretary to the Sheffield Regional Committee, under the auspices of which more than twelve thousand lectures and classes were held for members of the Army, the R.A.F. and Women‘s Auxiliary Forces.
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Economics at the University of Sheffield : Dr. G. P. Jones. Nature 161, 553 (1948). https://doi.org/10.1038/161553a0
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