Emerson, Richard Marc, -1982

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Richard Emerson was a sociologist, University of Washington faculty member, and chair of the University of Washington Department of Sociology from 1975 to 1978. Emerson introduced the theory of social exchange, which emphasized relationships (rather than individual actions) among individuals as well as power and dependence. He was a member of the 1963 Mount Everest Expedition. Emerson died on December 23, 1982.

From the description of Richard Emerson papers, 1951-1976 (bulk 1962-1972). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 76807005

From the guide to the Richard Emerson papers, 1951-1976, 1962-1972, (University of Washington Libraries Special Collections)

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creatorOf Emerson, Richard Marc, d. 1982. Richard Emerson papers, 1951-1976 (bulk 1962-1972). University of Washington. Libraries
creatorOf Richard Emerson papers, 1951-1976, 1962-1972 University of Washington Libraries Special Collections
referencedIn University of Washington. Dept. of Sociology. University of Washington Department of Sociology records, 1920-2003. University of Washington. Libraries
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associatedWith American Mount Everest Expedition (1963) corporateBody
associatedWith Lester, James T., 1933- person
associatedWith University of Washington corporateBody
associatedWith University of Washington. Dept. of Sociology. corporateBody
associatedWith University of Washington. University Archives. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Everest, Mount (China and Nepal)
Everest, Mount (China and Nepal)
Washington (State)--Seattle
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Universities and colleges
College teachers
College teachers
Exchange theory (Sociology)
Expeditions and Adventure
Mountaineering
Mountaineering
Mountaineering expeditions
Mountaineering expeditions
Seattle
Social exchange
Sociologists
Sociologists
Sociology
Sports and Recreation
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Death 1982

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