Louise A. Tilly
Encyclopedia
Louise A. Tilly is a historian
known for utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to her scholarly work, fusing sociolology with historical research. Born December 13, 1930, in Orange, New Jersey
, at a young age Tilly was influenced to study history by a fourth grade teacher. She acquired a bachelor's degree in history from Rutgers University
(with honors) in 1952, followed by a master's degree from Boston University
in 1955, and a Ph.D at the University of Toronto
in 1974.
and the University of Michigan
throughout the 1970s and 1980s. While at the University of Michigan, Tilly served as the director of the women's studies department during the same time period. Additionally, Tilly has served as president of the American Historical Association (AHA)
, in 1993. Currently, she occupies the Michael E. Gellert Professor of History and Sociology, at the Graduate Faculty of the New School for Social Research, where she is also the chair on the Committee on Historical Studies.
. Together they contributed ample research toward historical and sociological scholarship. The couple both had four children, and Tilly also has two grandchildren.
Historian
A historian is a person who studies and writes about the past and is regarded as an authority on it. Historians are concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all history in time. If the individual is...
known for utilizing an interdisciplinary approach to her scholarly work, fusing sociolology with historical research. Born December 13, 1930, in Orange, New Jersey
Orange, New Jersey
The City of Orange is a city and township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 30,134...
, at a young age Tilly was influenced to study history by a fourth grade teacher. She acquired a bachelor's degree in history from Rutgers University
Rutgers University
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey , is the largest institution for higher education in New Jersey, United States. It was originally chartered as Queen's College in 1766. It is the eighth-oldest college in the United States and one of the nine Colonial colleges founded before the American...
(with honors) in 1952, followed by a master's degree from Boston University
Boston University
Boston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers...
in 1955, and a Ph.D at the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
in 1974.
Scholarly Work
An author, editor, contributing author, and editor of nine books and fifty scholarly articles, Louise A. Tilly examines the history from "ordinary people" and how they effect holistic social change. For example, in Tilly's latest book Politics and Class in Milan, 1881-1901, she examines the duality of the working class and the rise of the socialist movement in Milan, Italy. Additionally, Tilly's research looks to find how industrialization, the formation of class, and welfare states effected gender and family structures throughout the world.Professional Contributions
Louise A. Tilly, a recipient of notable grants such as the Rockefeller Foundation Population Policy, has also been an evaluator of grants and fellowships for the National Science Foundation. Furthermore, Tilly taught as a professor at Michigan State UniversityMichigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
and the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
throughout the 1970s and 1980s. While at the University of Michigan, Tilly served as the director of the women's studies department during the same time period. Additionally, Tilly has served as president of the American Historical Association (AHA)
American Historical Association
The American Historical Association is the oldest and largest society of historians and professors of history in the United States. Founded in 1884, the association promotes historical studies, the teaching of history, and the preservation of and access to historical materials...
, in 1993. Currently, she occupies the Michael E. Gellert Professor of History and Sociology, at the Graduate Faculty of the New School for Social Research, where she is also the chair on the Committee on Historical Studies.
Family
Louise Tilly's late spouse was professor and author, Charles TillyCharles Tilly
Charles Tilly was an American sociologist, political scientist, and historian who wrote on the relationship between politics and society. He was the Joseph L. Buttenwieser Professor of Social Science at Columbia University....
. Together they contributed ample research toward historical and sociological scholarship. The couple both had four children, and Tilly also has two grandchildren.
Reference links
- Tilly, Louise A. (1930–) - European History
- http://muse.jhu.edu/login?uri=/journals/journal_of_womens_history/v011/11.3tilly.html
- http://www.ssrc.org/programs/tilly-fund-for-social-science-history/
External links
- http://www.historians.org/info/AHA_History/latilly.htm