FamousPeopleFacts - James S. Coleman
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James S. Coleman

Date of Birth: May 12, 1926 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Date of Death: March 25, 1995 Biography James S. Coleman was a pioneering sociologist whose work significantly influenced education policy and the understanding of social capital. Born in Bedford, Indiana, Coleman gained prominence through his extensive…
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Ivan Illich

Date of Birth: September 4, 1926 Zodiac Sign: Virgo Date of Death: December 2, 2002 Biography Ivan Illich was an Austrian philosopher, Roman Catholic priest, and social critic who is best known for his critiques of modern Western institutions. He was born on September 4,…
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Georg Simmel

Date of Birth: March 1, 1858 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Date of Death: September 26, 1918 Biography Georg Simmel was a pioneering German sociologist and philosopher, born on March 1, 1858, in Berlin, Germany. He is widely regarded as one of the founders of sociology and…
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Georg Simmel

Date of Birth: March 1, 1858 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Date of Death: September 26, 1918 Biography Georg Simmel was a pioneering German sociologist, philosopher, and critic, often celebrated as one of the founding figures in sociology. Born in Berlin, Germany, Simmel made significant contributions to…
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Faye Wattleton

Date of Birth: July 8, 1943 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Biography Faye Wattleton is a distinguished American sociologist and reproductive rights advocate. Born on July 8, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri, she is best known for her role as the president of the Planned Parenthood Federation…
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Emile Durkheim

Date of Birth: April 15, 1858 Zodiac Sign: Aries Date of Death: November 15, 1917 Biography David Émile Durkheim was born on April 15, 1858, in Épinal, France. He is widely regarded as one of the founding figures of modern sociology. Durkheim’s academic journey began…
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E. Franklin Frazier

Date of Birth: September 24, 1894 Zodiac Sign: Libra Date of Death: May 17, 1962 Biography Edward Franklin Frazier, commonly known as E. Franklin Frazier, was a pioneering American sociologist whose work significantly contributed to the understanding of African American life and social structure. Born…
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Deborah Tannen

Date of Birth: June 7, 1945 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Biography Deborah Tannen is an acclaimed American sociolinguist and author, best known for her work on the dynamics of conversation and the nuances of communication. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Tannen grew up with a keen…
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David Riesman

Date of Birth: September 22, 1909 Zodiac Sign: Virgo Date of Death: May 10, 2002 Biography David Riesman was an influential American sociologist, educator, and author, best known for his seminal work “The Lonely Crowd: A Study of the Changing American Character” (1950), which he…
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Daniel Bell

Date of Birth: May 10, 1919 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Date of Death: January 25, 2011 Biography Daniel Bell was an influential American sociologist, writer, editor, and professor who made significant contributions to the understanding of post-industrial society, the nature of ideological changes, and the dynamics…