Robert K. Merton
Robert K. Merton · Philosophy & Social Sciences
Founder of the sociology of science; coined 'self-fulfilling prophecy' and 'role model'; National Medal of Science (1994)
1910, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States — 2003, New York City, United States
United States
Robert K. Merton is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Founder of the sociology of science; coined 'self-fulfilling prophecy' and 'role model'; National Medal of Science (1994)
Merton founded the sociology of science and coined enduring concepts such as the self-fulfilling prophecy, role model and unintended consequences; he received the National Medal of Science in 1994. Born Meyer Robert Schkolnick to Eastern European Jewish immigrants in Philadelphia, he was Jewish. He is regarded as one of the founders of modern sociology.
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Founder of the sociology of science; coined 'self-fulfilling prophecy' and 'role model'; National Medal of Science (1994)
Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish recipients of the US National Medal of Science
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