Elihu Katz

American and Israeli sociologist (1926–2021)
Person human Q2919816
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Elihu Katz

Summary

Elihu Katz is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on May 21, 1926[3]. He died in Jerusalem[4]. He died on December 31, 2021[5]. He worked as a sociologist[6], university teacher[7], and communication scholar[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Elihu Katz…
  • Elihu Katz was born in Brooklyn[10].
  • Elihu Katz passed away in Jerusalem[4].
  • Elihu Katz was born on May 21, 1926[3].
  • Elihu Katz died on December 31, 2021[5].
  • Elihu Katz is buried at Har HaMenuchot[11].
  • Elihu Katz held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Elihu Katz held citizenship in Israel[13].
  • English was Elihu Katz's native language[14].
  • Elihu Katz worked as a sociologist[6].
  • Elihu Katz worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Elihu Katz's professions included communication scholar[8].
  • Elihu Katz's field of work was sociology[15].
  • Elihu Katz's field of work was media theory[16].
  • Among Elihu Katz's employers was University of Pennsylvania[17].
  • Elihu Katz was educated at Columbia University[18].
  • Elihu Katz's education included a stint at Yeshivah of Flatbush[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Elihu Katz is two-step flow of communication[20].
  • Elihu Katz received the Israel Prize[21].
  • Elihu Katz received the honorary doctorate[22].
  • Elihu Katz received the honorary doctorate[23].
  • Elihu Katz received the honorary doctorate from University of Paris-II[24].
  • Elihu Katz was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
  • Elihu Katz is recorded as male[26].
  • Elihu Katz's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include New York City[2], a global city[28], in United States[29], founded in 1624[30] and Brooklyn[10], a borough of New York City[31], in United States[32], founded in 1634[33]. Elihu Katz was born on May 21, 1926[3]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Columbia University[18], a private university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1754[36], headquartered in Manhattan[37] and Yeshivah of Flatbush[19], a school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1927[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sociologist[6], university teacher[7], and communication scholar[8]. Fields of work include sociology[15], an academic discipline[41] and media theory[16], an academic discipline[42]. Among Elihu Katz's employers was University of Pennsylvania[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Elihu Katz is two-step flow of communication[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Israel Prize[21], an award[43], in Israel[44], founded in 1953[45]; honorary doctorate[22], a title of honor[46]; and honorary doctorate from University of Paris-II[24], an award[47], in France[48].

Death and Burial

Elihu Katz died on December 31, 2021[5]. He passed away in Jerusalem[4]. He is buried at Har HaMenuchot[11].

Why It Matters

Elihu Katz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Elihu Katz born?

Elihu Katz's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Elihu Katz die?

Elihu Katz passed away in Jerusalem[4].

What did Elihu Katz do for work?

Elihu Katz worked as sociologist[6], university teacher[7], and communication scholar[8].

Where did Elihu Katz go to school?

Elihu Katz was educated at Columbia University[18] and Yeshivah of Flatbush[19].

What awards did Elihu Katz receive?

Honors received include Israel Prize[21], honorary doctorate[22], honorary doctorate[23], and honorary doctorate from University of Paris-II[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  4. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . Journal officiel de la République française. legifrance.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . kan.org.il. kan.org.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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