Hubert M. Blalock Jr.
American sociologist
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Hubert Morse Blalock Jr. (August 23, 1926 – February 8, 1991) was an American sociologist noted for his work on statistical research methods.[1][2] He was a professor of sociology at the University of Washington,[1] president of the American Sociological Association[1][3] and a member of the National Academy of Sciences.[1] According to the National Academies Press, Hubert Blalock "played a major role in shaping the field of sociology during the latter half of the twentieth century".[2]
AwardsPaul F. Lazarsfeld Memorial Award
DisciplineSociology
Hubert M. Blalock Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Awards | Paul F. Lazarsfeld Memorial Award |
| Academic background | |
| Education | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Sociology |
| Institutions | |
| Notable ideas | Middleman minority |
Personal life
He married Ann Bonar and had three children, Susan, Kathleen, and James.
Awards and Distinctions
- the Stouffer Award, presented by the American Sociological Association - 1973[2]
- fellow of the American Statistical Association - 1974[2]
- fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences - 1975[2]
- elected to the National Academy of Sciences - 1976[2]
- president of the American Sociological Association in 1978–1979[2]
Notable works
- textbook Social Statistics (McGraw-Hill Kogakusha Ltd., Tokyo 1960 and 1972) [1]
