Hubert Morse Blalock Jr. (August 23, 1926 – February 8, 1991) was an American sociologist who was internationally known for his major work on statistical research methods. He received his doctorate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and subsequently taught at the University of Michigan (1952–1963) and the University of North Carolina (1963–1971)
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, president of the

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American Sociological Association Centennial, Hubert Morse Blalock, Jr.
and a member of the

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. According to the

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, Hubert Blalock "played a major role in shaping the field of sociology during the latter half of the twentieth century". He married Ann Bonar and had three children, Susan, Kathleen, and James.

Awards and Distinctions

* the Stouffer Award, presented by the

- 1973 * fellow of the

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- 1974 * fellow of the

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- 1975 * elected to the

- 1976 * president of the

in 1978–1979

Notable works

* textbook "Social Statistics"

References

External links

National Academy of Sciences Biographical Memoir
1926 births 1991 deaths American sociologists Fellows of the American Statistical Association Members of the United States National Academy of Sciences University of Michigan faculty University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill alumni {{US-sociologist-stub