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“The title which I most covet is that of teacher. The writing of a research paper and the teaching of freshman calculus, and everything in between, falls under this rubric. Happy is the person who comes to understand something and then gets to explain it.”

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Marshall A. Cohen

Marshall A. Cohen is a scholar who has made significant contributions to the field of [职业/类别]. Born on March 28, 1935, he has had a career spanning over [age] years. more

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