Richard Sennett
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Summary
Richard Sennett was born on January 1, 1943[1], in Chicago[2]. He has worked as a sociologist[3], historian[4], writer[5], musician[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,606 views/month, #7,198 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Saskia Sassen[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Occupation: literary critic[11], academic[12], cultural anthropologist[13]
- Field of work: sociology[14]
- Position held: professor emeritus[15]
- Employer: London School of Economics and Political Science[16]
- Educated at: Harvard University[17], University of Chicago[18]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[19], European handicraft prize[20], Gerda Henkel Prize[21], Hegel Prize[22], Prix Européen de l'Essai Charles Veillon[23], Fellow of the British Academy[24], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[25], Officer of the Order of the British Empire[26], Jeanette Schocken Prize[27]
- Member of: Royal Society of Literature[28], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[29], Academia Europea[30], Academia Europaea[31]
- Influenced by: Hannah Arendt[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Doctoral student: Adam Kaasa[34]
- Commons category: Richard Sennett[35]
- Academic degree: doctorate[36], Doctor of Philosophy[37], Doctor of Letters[38]
- Family name: Sennett[39]
- Given name: Richard[40]
- Official website: http://www.richardsennett.com[41]
- Participant in: International endorsement letter. Barcelona leads the way[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
Why It Matters
Richard Sennett has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Richard Sennett born?
Richard Sennett's place of birth was Chicago[2].
Who was Richard Sennett married to?
Richard Sennett's spouses include Saskia Sassen[9].
What did Richard Sennett do for work?
Richard Sennett worked as a sociologist[3], historian[4], writer[5], musician[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Richard Sennett go to school?
Richard Sennett was educated at Harvard University[17] and University of Chicago[18].
What awards did Richard Sennett receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[19], European handicraft prize[20], Gerda Henkel Prize[21], and Hegel Prize[22].