About Jack Gibbs
Lived 1927 – 2020 (aged 92). Jack Gibbs was a sociologist and criminologist, known for Deterrence (penology) and Social control theory.
Jack Porter Gibbs (August 26, 1927 – August 20, 2020 ) was an American sociologist known for his work on social control theory and deterrence. In the early 1960s, he and Leonard Broom helped plan the founding of the Population Research Center at the University of Texas at Austin, which was founded in 1963. A 2015 book described Gibbs as "a giant of his time".
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Who was Jack Gibbs?
American sociologist (1927–2020)
When was Jack Gibbs born?
Jack Gibbs was born on 26 August 1927.
When did Jack Gibbs die?
Jack Gibbs died on 20 August 2020.
What was Jack Gibbs's occupation?
Jack Gibbs was a sociologist and criminologist.
What was Jack Gibbs known for?
Jack Gibbs was known for Deterrence (penology) and Social control theory.
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· DBpedia: Jack Gibbs (sociologist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Gibbs. https://biography.guide/jack-gibbs-sociologist/
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