Birthdate: October 22, 1919
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Paterson, New Jersey, United States
Died: November 7, 1988
Morris Janowitz was a prominent American sociologist and professor known for his significant contributions to sociological theory, prejudice studies, urban issues, and patriotism. He played a key role in the establishment of military sociology and contemporary civil-military relations, alongside Samuel P. Huntington. Janowitz held prestigious positions at the University of Michigan and the University of Chicago, where he chaired the Sociology Department. He was recognized for his distinguished scholarship by the American Sociological Association and was a fellow of esteemed academic organizations. Janowitz founded the Inter-University Seminar on Armed Forces and Society and the journal Armed Forces & Society, helping to shape the field of military sociology.
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