Donald N. Levine
American sociologist (1931–2015) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Donald Nathan Levine (June 16, 1931 – April 4, 2015) was an American sociologist, educator, social theorist and writer at the University of Chicago, where he served as Dean of the College. Within sociology, he is perhaps best known for his work in sociological theory and his translations and interpretations of Georg Simmel's classical texts into English, which led to a resurgence of interest in Simmel's work in the discipline. He was also a central figure in Ethiopian Studies.
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Born | Donald Nathan Levine (1931-06-16)June 16, 1931 New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | April 4, 2015(2015-04-04) (aged 83) |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Chicago |
Known for | Contributions to Sociology, Sociological theory, Ethiopian Studies |
Scientific career | |
Institutions | University of Chicago |
Academic advisors | Robert Redfield, Richard McKeon |
Notable students | Andrew Abbott, Benjamin Cornwell, Craig A. Cunningham, Daniel Kimmel, Adam Kissel |
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