Edward Thomas Devine
American academic; professor of Social Economy
About Edward Thomas Devine
Lived 1867 – 1948 (aged 80). Edward Thomas Devine was an American university teacher, economist and social worker.
Edward Thomas Devine (May 6, 1867 – February 27, 1948) was a professor at Columbia University and American University who advocated for social welfare.
Background Edward Thomas Devine was born on May 6, 1867, on a farm near Union, Iowa to John Devine of Ireland and Laura Hall of New York state. He attended Cornell College, where he received a B.A. in 1887 and a M.A. in 1889. In 1889, the University of Pennsylvania awarded him a Ph.D. in economics.
Works
In 1897, Devine founded and edited the journal Charities Review. In 1905, it merged with Commons and in 1906 with Jewish Charity to emerge in 1907 as Survey.
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Who was Edward Thomas Devine?
American academic; professor of Social Economy (1867-1948)
When was Edward Thomas Devine born?
Edward Thomas Devine was born on 6 May 1867.
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Edward Thomas Devine died on 27 February 1948.
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Edward Thomas Devine was a university teacher, economist and social worker.
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Edward Thomas Devine was American.
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