About Murray A. Straus
Lived 1926 – 2016 (aged 89). Murray A. Straus was an American sociologist and university teacher, known for Conflict Tactics Scale.
Professional life Straus was born to Samuel and Kathleen Straus in New York City on June 18, 1926. He founded the Family Research Laboratory at the University of New Hampshire. Straus served as president of the Society for the Study of Social Problems (1989–90) and the Eastern Sociological Society (1991–92). He was also a founding editor of the peer-review academic journals Teaching Sociology and Journal of Family Issues.
Achievements and awards Award for Distinguished Lifetime Contributions to Research on Aggression – 2008 Ernest W. Burgess Award – 1977
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Who was Murray A. Straus?
professor of sociology
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Murray A. Straus was born on 18 June 1926 in New York City.
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Murray A. Straus died on 13 May 2016.
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Murray A. Straus was a sociologist and university teacher.
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Murray A. Straus was known for Conflict Tactics Scale.
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Murray A. Straus was American.
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