Morris Zelditch Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Morris 'Buzz' Zelditch (1928-2017) was an American sociologist and Emeritus Professor of Sociology at Stanford University from 1961 until his retirement in 1996. He made notable contributions to understanding status characteristics, authority structures, and the legitimacy of sociological findings. Holding degrees from Oberlin College and Harvard, he taught at Columbia University before Stanford. Zelditch was also editor-in-chief of the American Sociological Review and served as president of the Pacific Sociological Association. His research focused on group legitimacy, its determinants, and its impact on resource mobilization and public goods.

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Meaning of the name - Morris

sea warrior, defender of the sea

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February 29, 1928 Facts

Generation Group

Morris Zelditch belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Pittsburgh

Place of Death: Stanford

Educated At: Harvard University

Occupation: sociologist

Employers: Columbia University | Stanford University

Awards Received: Cooley-Mead Award for Distinguished Scholarship (2000) | Dean’s Award for Distinguished Lifetime Achievement in Teaching (2007)

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Astrology Analysis

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