"Not ignorance, but ignorance of ignorance is the death of knowledge."
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About Albion W. Small
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.
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