Edward Shils
Edward Shils · Philosophy & Social Sciences
Sociologist known for work on tradition, intellectuals, and the 'center and periphery'
1910, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA — 1995, Chicago, Illinois, USA
United States · United Kingdom
Edward Shils is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Sociologist known for work on tradition, intellectuals, and the 'center and periphery'
Shils was a sociologist known for his work on tradition, the role of intellectuals, and the relationship between society's 'center' and 'periphery' of values and power. He co-founded the journal Minerva and influenced sociology on both sides of the Atlantic. He was Jewish, born to Jewish immigrant parents.
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Sociologist known for work on tradition, intellectuals, and the 'center and periphery'
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Sociology
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