About James F. Short Jr.
Lived 1924 – 2018 (aged 93). James F. Short Jr. was an American sociologist.
James Franklin Short Jr. (June 22, 1924 – May 13, 2018) was an American sociologist.
Biography Born on June 22, 1924, James Franklin Short Jr. was raised on a farm near Pleasant Plains, Illinois. His father was a teacher. Short Jr. served in the United States Marine Corps before completing his doctorate in sociology at the University of Chicago, where he became known for his work with Fred Strodtbeck.
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Who was James F. Short Jr.?
American sociologist (1924–2018)
When was James F. Short Jr. born?
James F. Short Jr. was born on 22 June 1924 in Sangamon County.
When did James F. Short Jr. die?
James F. Short Jr. died on 13 May 2018 in Pullman.
What was James F. Short Jr.'s occupation?
James F. Short Jr. was a sociologist.
What nationality was James F. Short Jr.?
James F. Short Jr. was American.
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