G. S. Ghurye
Founder of Indian sociology (1893–1983) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Govind Sadashiv Ghurye (12 December 1893 – 28 December 1983) was a pioneering Indian academic who was a professor of sociology.[3] In 1924, he became the second person to head the Department of Sociology at the University of Bombay.[4] And, is widely regarded as the founder of Indian Sociology & Sociology in India.
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Born | (1893-12-12)12 December 1893 Malvan, Bombay Presidency, British India |
Died | 28 December 1983(1983-12-28) (aged 90)[1] Bombay, Maharashtra, India[2] |
Nationality | Indian |
Citizenship | Indian (formerly British subject |
Alma mater | University of Cambridge |
Spouse | Sajubai Ghurye. |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Sociology, Anthropology |
Institutions | University of Bombay |
Doctoral advisor | W. H. R. Rivers & A. C. Haddon |
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