Edward Shils
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Summary
Edward Shils was born on July 1, 1910[1], in Chicago[2]. He died on January 23, 1995[3], in Chicago[4]. He worked as a sociologist[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (430 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Philadelphia[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Field of work: sociology[10]
- Position held: Cleveringa chair[11]
- Employer: University of Chicago[12], London School of Economics and Political Science[13], Leiden University[14], University of London[15]
- Educated at: University of Pennsylvania[16]
- Student: Edward C. Banfield[17]
- Award received: Balzan Prize[18], Jefferson Lecture[19], Gordon J. Laing Award[20], W.E.B. Du Bois Career of Distinguished Scholarship award[21], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Family name: Shils[25]
- Given name: Edward[26]
- Significant event: Intellectuelen en de politieke macht[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
Why It Matters
Edward Shils has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Edward Shils born?
Edward Shils's place of birth was Chicago[2].
Where did Edward Shils die?
Edward Shils passed away in Chicago[4].
What did Edward Shils do for work?
Edward Shils worked as a sociologist[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Edward Shils go to school?
Edward Shils was educated at University of Pennsylvania[16].
What awards did Edward Shils receive?
Honors received include Balzan Prize[18], Jefferson Lecture[19], Gordon J. Laing Award[20], and W.E.B. Du Bois Career of Distinguished Scholarship award[21].