Birthdate: July 4, 1910
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Philadelphia
Died: February 23, 2003
Robert King Merton was a prominent American sociologist known for his foundational contributions to modern sociology and criminology. He served as the 47th president of the American Sociological Association and taught at Columbia University as a University Professor. Merton’s work encompassed various areas such as the sociology of science, crime and deviance, and sociological theory. He introduced concepts like “unintended consequences”, “role strain”, “role model”, and “self-fulfilling prophecy”. His research on the socialization of medical students and the theory of reference groups significantly influenced the field of sociology.
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