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William A. Gamson
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American sociologist (1934–2021)
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William A. Gamson was an American sociologist and university teacher. He was born in Philadelphia in 1934 and died in Brookline in 2021. Gamson received his education at Antioch College and the University of Michigan. His doctoral advisors were Anatol Rapoport and Theodore Newcomb. He was employed by Boston College and spoke English.
Gamson was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, where he is recognized in the collection. He received a Guggenheim Fellowship during his career.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- William
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Philadelphia
- Place of death
- Brookline
- Occupation
- university teacher
- Educated at
- Antioch College
- Employer
- Boston College
- Languages spoken
- English language
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- date of birth
- 1934-01-01
- date of death
- 2021-01-01
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