About Howard P. Becker
Lived 1899 – 1960 (aged 60). Howard P. Becker was an American sociologist and university teacher.
Biography
Becker was born in New York in 1899, the son of Charles Becker, a New York police officer, and Letitia (née Stenson), of Ontario.
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Who was Howard P. Becker?
American sociologist (1899–1960)
When was Howard P. Becker born?
Howard P. Becker was born on 9 December 1899 in New York City.
When did Howard P. Becker die?
Howard P. Becker died on 8 June 1960 in New York City.
What was Howard P. Becker's occupation?
Howard P. Becker was a sociologist and university teacher.
What nationality was Howard P. Becker?
Howard P. Becker was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Howard P. Becker. https://biography.guide/howard-p-becker/
MLA: "Howard P. Becker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/howard-p-becker/.
Chicago: "Howard P. Becker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/howard-p-becker/.
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