John L. Gillin
American sociologist (1871–1958)
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John Lewis Gillin (12 October 1871 – 8 December 1958) was an American sociologist, specializing in applied sociology, and the 16th president of the American Sociological Association (in 1926).[1][2][3] He was also active in the activities of the American Red Cross.[1]
John L. Gillin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 October 1871 |
| Died | 8 December 1958 (aged 87) |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | Upper Iowa University Grinnell College Columbia University |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Sociology |
| Institutions | University of Wisconsin |
He was born in Hudson, Iowa.[4]
He held positions as a professor of social sciences in the Iowa University (1907–1912) and then University of Wisconsin (1912–1958).[1]
In 1915, he co-authored, with Frank Wilson Blackmar, Outlines of sociology, described as "the first widely used introductory text" on sociology.[1]
He was the father of John Philip Gillin, an anthropologist.[1][5]
Works
- Outlines of sociology, 1915 (with Frank Wilson Blackmar)
- Poverty and dependency. Their relief and prevention, 1926
- Criminology and Penology, 1929
- Introduction to Sociology, 1942 (with John P. Gillin)
- Cultural Sociology, 1948 (with John P. Gillin)
