Dorothy Nelkin
American sociologist of science (1933–2003)
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Summary
Dorothy Nelkin was born on July 30, 1933[1], in Boston[2]. She died on May 28, 2003[3], in Manhattan[4]. She worked as a sociologist of science[5], university teacher[6], and sociologist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1933[9]
- Date of death: 2003[10]
- Spouse: Mark S Nelkin[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Field of work: sociology[13], sociology of scientific knowledge[14], science and society[15]
- Employer: Cornell University[16]
- Educated at: Cornell University[17]
- Award received: John Desmond Bernal Prize[18], Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry[19], Guggenheim Fellowship[20]
- Sex or gender: female[21]
- Cause of death: cancer[22]
- Family name: Nelkin[23]
- Given name: Dorothy[24]
- Manner of death: natural causes[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
FAQs
Where was Dorothy Nelkin born?
Dorothy Nelkin's place of birth was Boston[2].
Where did Dorothy Nelkin die?
Dorothy Nelkin passed away in Manhattan[4].
Who was Dorothy Nelkin married to?
Dorothy Nelkin's spouses include Mark S Nelkin[11].
What did Dorothy Nelkin do for work?
Dorothy Nelkin worked as a sociologist of science[5], university teacher[6], and sociologist[7].
Where did Dorothy Nelkin go to school?
Dorothy Nelkin was educated at Cornell University[17].
What awards did Dorothy Nelkin receive?
Honors received include John Desmond Bernal Prize[18], Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry[19], and Guggenheim Fellowship[20].