Albion W. Small
1854 - 1926
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Biography
Albion W. Small (1854–1926) was an American sociologist who is often regarded as one of the founders of the academic discipline of sociology in the United States. He was a prominent figure in the Chicago School of Sociology and played a key role in shaping the development of sociology as a scientific field. Small was a prolific writer and educator, known for his work on the importance of social relationships and social institutions in understanding human behavior.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The first and highest law of social evolution is: Do your duty, but look out for yourself.
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History is not a catalogue of facts; it is a moving procession of events, influenced by men.
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Sociology is the science of society and social phenomena; in the widest sense it concerns every relationship among men.
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Every man is his brother's keeper because society cannot hold together without that bond.
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Not ignorance, but ignorance of ignorance is the death of knowledge.