About M. S. A. Rao
Lived 1926 – 1985 (aged 58–59). M. S. A. Rao was an Indian sociologist.
Madhugiri Shamarao Anathapadmanabha Rao (1926–1985) was a professor of sociology who had been a founder-member in 1959 of the Department of Sociology at the University of Delhi, India. He wrote and edited extensively on subjects such as the social aspects of nutrition, both urban and rural sociology, the sociology of migration, and social dominance. He conducted much fieldwork as a part of his researches.
Death and legacy Rao died on 12 December 1985, at which point he was, according to Andre Beteille, "at the height of his professional career". and an academic award were named for him.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was M. S. A. Rao?
Professor of sociology
When was M. S. A. Rao born?
M. S. A. Rao was born on 20 September 1926.
When did M. S. A. Rao die?
M. S. A. Rao died in 1985.
What was M. S. A. Rao's occupation?
M. S. A. Rao was a sociologist.
What nationality was M. S. A. Rao?
M. S. A. Rao was Indian.
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