Robert E. Lee Faris
Robert E. Lee Faris (born February 2, 1907 in Waco , † January 25, 1998 in Seattle ) was an American sociologist . He taught as a professor at the University of Washington and served as the 51st President of the American Sociological Association in 1961 . Faris worked mostly on issues of deviant behavior .
Faris studied at the University of Illinois , where he passed his bachelor's and master's degrees and also received his doctorate . He taught at Brown University , Bryn Mawr College , McGill University , Syracuse University and came to the University of Washington in 1948, where he was a professor until 1970.
Fonts (selection)
- Social psychology . Ronald Press Co., New York 1952.
- Social disorganization . Ronald Press Co., New York, 1955.
- Mental disorder in urban areas . Hafner Pub. Co., New York 1960.
- Chicago sociology, 1920-1932 . Chandler Pub. Co., San Francisco 1967,
Web links
- American Sociological Association online note on Faris
- Obituary in The Seattle Times , March 4, 1998, accessed February 7, 2016.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Faris, Robert E. Lee |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American sociologist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 2, 1907 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Waco |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 25, 1998 |
| Place of death | Seattle |