Quick Info
| Profession | Sociologist, social theorist, academic administrator |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | XX/XX/1948 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Andrew Delano Abbott |
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| Known For | Work on occupations and professions, social theory, and sequence analysis |
| Current Position | Gustavus F. and Ann M. Swift Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago |
| Notable Roles | Editor of the American Journal of Sociology from 2000 to 2016 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's Degree | B.A. in history and literature, Harvard University, 1970 |
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| Master's Degree | M.A. in sociology, University of Chicago, 1975 |
| Doctorate | Ph.D. in sociology, University of Chicago, 1982 |
Career
| Academic Career | Professor at the University of Chicago since 1991 |
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| Books and Publications | Authored multiple books and numerous articles and chapters |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is widely credited with pioneering sequence analysis in the social sciences. | |
| 2. He has served as a department chair and dean. | |
| 3. He has participated in many doctoral committees. |