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Erik Olin Wright

1947 – 2019

American sociologist

Sociologist University teacher

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About Erik Olin Wright

Lived 1947 – 2019 (aged 71). Erik Olin Wright was an American sociologist and university teacher.

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Important facts

Born

9 February 1947, Berkeley

Birth century

20th century

Died

23 January 2019, Milwaukee

Occupation

Sociologist, university teacher

Nationality

United States

Education

University of California, Berkeley, Harvard College, Balliol College

Positions held

President of the American Sociological Association

Employers

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Awards

American Sociological Association Distinguished Scholarly Book Award; Honorary Doctorate of University of Buenos Aires

Also known as

Erik Wright

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Erik Olin Wright's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Erik Olin Wright?

American sociologist (1947-2019)

When was Erik Olin Wright born?

Erik Olin Wright was born on 9 February 1947 in Berkeley.

When did Erik Olin Wright die?

Erik Olin Wright died on 23 January 2019 in Milwaukee.

What was Erik Olin Wright's occupation?

Erik Olin Wright was a sociologist and university teacher.

What nationality was Erik Olin Wright?

Erik Olin Wright was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Erik Olin Wright

· Wikidata: Q928571

· DBpedia: Erik Olin Wright

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