Urie Bronfenbrenner

Russian American developmental psychologist (1917–2005)
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Urie Bronfenbrenner

Summary

Urie Bronfenbrenner is a human[1]. His place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on April 29, 1917[3]. He passed away in Ithaca[4]. He died on September 25, 2005[5]. He worked as a psychologist[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (144 views/month, #7,157 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Urie Bronfenbrenner was born in Moscow[2].
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner died in Ithaca[4].
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner was born on April 29, 1917[3].
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner died on September 25, 2005[5].
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner worked as a psychologist[6].
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner worked as a writer[8].
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner's field of work was developmental psychology[11].
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner was employed by Cornell University[12].
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner was employed by University of Michigan[13].
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner was educated at University of Michigan[14].
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner was educated at Cornell University[15].
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner was educated at Harvard Graduate School of Education[16].
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner received the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards[17].
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner received the Honorary doctor of the Technical University of Berlin[18].
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner received the James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award[19].
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner received the honorary doctor of the University of Münster[20].
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner received the Award for Distinguished Contributions to Developmental Psychology[21].
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner received the Kurt Lewin Award[22].
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner is recorded as male[24].
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • The cause of death was diabetes[26].
  • Urie Bronfenbrenner's family name is recorded as Bronfenbrenner[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Moscow[2], Urie Bronfenbrenner… he was born on April 29, 1917[3].

Education

Educated at University of Michigan[14], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1817[30], headquartered in Ann Arbor[31]; Cornell University[15], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1865[34], headquartered in Ithaca[35]; and Harvard Graduate School of Education[16], an educational institution[36], in United States[37], founded in 1920[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include psychologist[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. Urie Bronfenbrenner's field of work was developmental psychology[11]. Employers include Cornell University[12], a private university[39], in United States[40], founded in 1865[41], headquartered in Ithaca[42] and University of Michigan[13], a public research university[43], in United States[44], founded in 1817[45], headquartered in Ann Arbor[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards[17], a literary award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1935[49]; Honorary doctor of the Technical University of Berlin[18], an award[50], in Germany[51]; James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award[19], a fellowship grant[52]; honorary doctor of the University of Münster[20], an award[53], in Germany[54]; Award for Distinguished Contributions to Developmental Psychology[21], a science award[55], founded in 1967[56]; and Kurt Lewin Award[22], an award[57], founded in 1948[58].

Death and Burial

Urie Bronfenbrenner died on September 25, 2005[5]. He passed away in Ithaca[4]. The cause of death was diabetes[26].

Why It Matters

Urie Bronfenbrenner ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (144 views/month, #7,157 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

He is credited with the discovery of Ecological systems theory[61], a term[62].

FAQs

Where was Urie Bronfenbrenner born?

Urie Bronfenbrenner's place of birth was Moscow[2].

Where did Urie Bronfenbrenner die?

Urie Bronfenbrenner passed away in Ithaca[4].

What did Urie Bronfenbrenner do for work?

Urie Bronfenbrenner worked as psychologist[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8].

Where did Urie Bronfenbrenner go to school?

Urie Bronfenbrenner was educated at University of Michigan[14], Cornell University[15], and Harvard Graduate School of Education[16].

What awards did Urie Bronfenbrenner receive?

Honors received include Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards[17], Honorary doctor of the Technical University of Berlin[18], James McKeen Cattell Fellow Award[19], and honorary doctor of the University of Münster[20].

What did Urie Bronfenbrenner discover?

Urie Bronfenbrenner is credited as discoverer of Ecological systems theory[61].

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  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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