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Allen Liska

1940 – 1998

American sociologist and criminologist

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About Allen Liska

Lived 1940 – 1998 (aged 58). Allen Liska was an American sociologist and criminologist, known for Social psychology.

Allen Erwin Liska (May 15, 1940 – December 17, 1998 in Albany, New York) was an American sociologist and criminologist. He was a full professor at the University at Albany, SUNY from 1982 until his death in 1998, having originally joined the faculty there in 1979. From 1985 to 1988, he was the chair of the Department of Sociology there. He supervised more Ph.D. students than any other faculty member in the University at Albany, SUNY's sociology department. During his career, he also served as chair of the American Sociological Association's Section on Crime, Law, and Deviance. He was named a fellow of the American Society of Criminology in November 1998. In 1999, he was one of four University at Albany, SUNY faculty members to receive the university's Excellence in Research Award.

Fishbein/Ajzen model evaluation

In 1984 Liska stated that the 1975 Fishbein/Azjen model

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Important facts

Born
Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Social psychology
Education
University of Wisconsin–Madison, University at Albany, SUNY
Employers
State University of New York at Albany
Awards
American Society of Criminology
Also known as
Allen Erwin Liska

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Allen Liska's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Allen Liska?

American sociologist and criminologist

When was Allen Liska born?

Allen Liska was born on 5 May 1940.

When did Allen Liska die?

Allen Liska died on 17 December 1998 in Albany.

What was Allen Liska's occupation?

Allen Liska was a sociologist and criminologist.

What was Allen Liska known for?

Allen Liska was known for Social psychology.

What nationality was Allen Liska?

Allen Liska was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Allen Liska

· Wikidata: Q43914706

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