Mayer Zald
Encyclopedia
Mayer Zald is a professor emeritus of sociology
, social work
and business administration at the University of Michigan
.
He is noted for contributions to the sociology of organizations and social movements.
Over the course of his career he has been chairman of the sociology department at Vanderbilt University
from 1971 to 1975, and chairman of the sociology department at Michigan from 1981 to 1986 and again from 1990 to 1992.
His Ph.D. advisor and mentor was Morris Janowitz
.
Sociology
Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity...
, social work
Social work
Social Work is a professional and academic discipline that seeks to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of an individual, group, or community by intervening through research, policy, community organizing, direct practice, and teaching on behalf of those afflicted with poverty or any real or...
and business administration at 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...
.
He is noted for contributions to the sociology of organizations and social movements.
Over the course of his career he has been chairman of the sociology department at Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University is a private research university located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1873, the university is named for shipping and rail magnate "Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided Vanderbilt its initial $1 million endowment despite having never been to the...
from 1971 to 1975, and chairman of the sociology department at Michigan from 1981 to 1986 and again from 1990 to 1992.
His Ph.D. advisor and mentor was Morris Janowitz
Morris Janowitz
Morris Janowitz, was an American sociologist and professor who made major contributions to sociological theory, the study of prejudice, urban issues, and patriotism. He was one of the founders of military sociology and made major contributions, along with Samuel Huntington, to the establishment of...
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