Burgess, E. W. (Ernest Watson), 1886-1966

Sociologist. Born Ontario, Canada, 1886. A.B., Kingfisher College, 1908. Ph. D., University of Chicago, 1913. Instructor, Social Sciences, Toledo University, 1912-1913; assistant professor, sociology, University of Kansas, 1913-1915; professor, economics and sociology, Ohio State University, 1915-1916. Assistant professor, sociology, University of Chicago, 1916-1921; associate professor, 1921-1927; professor, 1927-1951; chairman, Department of Sociology, 1946-1952; emeritus professor, 1951-1966. Secretary, American Sociological Association, 1920-1930; president, 1934. President, National Council Family Relations, 1942. President, Sociological Research Association, 1942. Chairman, Social Sciences Research Council, 1945-1946. Vice-president, American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1950. President, Gerontology Society, 1952. President, Society for the Study of Social Problems, 1953. Editor, American Journal of Sociology, 1936-1940.

From the description of Papers, 1916-1960s (inclusive), 1916-1952 (bulk). (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 52250109

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