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Robert W. Smith
AuthorBooks · Second hand1926-2011
Robert William Smith was an American martial artist and writer, most noted for his prodigious output of books and articles about the Asian martial arts and their masters. Smith's writing was an important factor in the spread of Asian martial arts such as judo, baguazhang, xingyiquan, and tai chi in the postwar United States.
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About Robert W. Smith
Birth
1926
Death
2011
Robert William Smith was an American martial artist and writer, most noted for his prodigious output of books and articles about the Asian martial arts and their masters. Smith's writing was an important factor in the spread of Asian martial arts such as judo, baguazhang, xingyiquan, and tai chi in the postwar United States.
Robert W. Smith was a versatile American author who excelled as a historian, diplomat, and teacher.
Throughout his prolific career, he published a total of 50 works covering topics as diverse as maritime law and sports.
The author used the pseudonym John F. Gilbey to sign part of his literary output.
His most recognized work, Reconsidering Sputnik, reflects his ability to analyze complex subjects with historical rigor.
Born in Iowa in 1926, Smith dedicated his life to research and teaching before his passing in 2011.
