George C. Homans

American sociologist (1910-1989)
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George C. Homans

Summary

George C. Homans is a human[1]. He was born in Boston[2]. He was born on August 11, 1910[3]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He died on May 29, 1989[5]. He worked as an economist[6] and sociologist[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Boston[2], George C. Homans…
  • George C. Homans died in Cambridge[4].
  • George C. Homans was born on August 11, 1910[3].
  • George C. Homans died on May 29, 1989[5].
  • Burial took place at Vine Lake Cemetery[9].
  • George C. Homans's mother was Abigail Adams[10].
  • George C. Homans held citizenship in United States[11].
  • George C. Homans's professions included economist[6].
  • George C. Homans worked as a sociologist[7].
  • George C. Homans held the position of President of the American Sociological Association[12].
  • George C. Homans was employed by Harvard University[13].
  • George C. Homans was educated at Harvard University[14].
  • George C. Homans was educated at Harvard College[15].
  • George C. Homans's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[16].
  • George C. Homans was educated at Buckingham Browne & Nichols School[17].
  • George C. Homans received the W.E.B. Du Bois Career of Distinguished Scholarship award[18].
  • George C. Homans was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
  • George C. Homans was a member of National Academy of Sciences[20].
  • George C. Homans was a member of American Philosophical Society[21].
  • George C. Homans was influenced by Robert K. Merton[22].
  • George C. Homans was influenced by Pitirim Sorokin[23].
  • George C. Homans was influenced by Vilfredo Pareto[24].
  • George C. Homans is recorded as male[25].
  • George C. Homans's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • George C. Homans supervised Edward Laumann as a doctoral student[27].

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Origins and Family

George C. Homans's place of birth was Boston[2]. He was born on August 11, 1910[3]. His mother was Abigail Adams[10].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Harvard College[15], a college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1636[34]; University of Cambridge[16], a collegiate university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1209[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38]; and Buckingham Browne & Nichols School[17], an independent school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1883[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6] and sociologist[7]. Among George C. Homans's employers was Harvard University[13]. He held the position of President of the American Sociological Association[12]. Doctoral students include Edward Laumann[27], a scientist[42], b. 1938[43], of United States[44], awarded the Gordon J. Laing Award[45]; Theda Skocpol[46], a historian[47], b. 1947[48], of United States[49], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[50], specialised in civic engagement[51]; Charles Tilly[52], a historian[53], 1929–2008[54], of United States[55], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[56], specialised in social science[57]; and Víctor Nee[58], a sociologist[59], b. 1945[60], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[61].

Recognition

George C. Homans received the W.E.B. Du Bois Career of Distinguished Scholarship award[18].

Death and Burial

George C. Homans died on May 29, 1989[5]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. Burial took place at Vine Lake Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

George C. Homans has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

His notable doctoral advisees include Theda Skocpol[63], a historian[64], b. 1947[65], of United States[66], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[67], specialised in civic engagement[68] and Charles Tilly[69], a historian[70], 1929–2008[71], of United States[72], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[73], specialised in social science[74].

FAQs

Where was George C. Homans born?

Born in Boston[2], George C. Homans…

Where did George C. Homans die?

George C. Homans passed away in Cambridge[4].

Who were George C. Homans's parents?

George C. Homans's mother was Abigail Adams[10].

What did George C. Homans do for work?

George C. Homans worked as economist[6] and sociologist[7].

Where did George C. Homans go to school?

George C. Homans was educated at Harvard University[14], Harvard College[15], University of Cambridge[16], and Buckingham Browne & Nichols School[17].

What awards did George C. Homans receive?

Honors received include W.E.B. Du Bois Career of Distinguished Scholarship award[18].

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