Pitirim Sorokin
Russian sociologist (1889-1968) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Alexandrovich and the family name is Sorokin.
Pitirim Alexandrovich Sorokin (/səˈroʊkɪn, sɔː-/;[1] Russian: Питири́м Алекса́ндрович Соро́кин; 4 February [O.S. 23 January] 1889 – 10 February 1968) was a Russian American sociologist and political activist, who contributed to the social cycle theory.
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Питирим Сорокин | |
Born | 4 February [O.S. 23 January] 1889 |
Died | 10 February 1968(1968-02-10) (aged 79) |
Nationality | Russian |
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Alma mater | Saint Petersburg Imperial University |
Spouse | Elena Petrovna Sorokina (née Baratynskaya) (1894–1975) |
Children | Peter Sorokin, Sergei Sorokin |
Awards | 55th President of American Sociological Association |
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Fields | Sociology |
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Doctoral students | Robert K. Merton |
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