James A. Beckford
British sociologist of religion (1942–2022)
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James A. Beckford was born on December 1, 1942[1], in United Kingdom[2]. He died on May 10, 2022[3]. He worked as a sociologist[4] and university teacher[5].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[6]
- Field of work: sociology of religion[7], sociology[8]
- Employer: University of Warwick[9], University of Reading[10], Durham University[11], Loyola University Chicago[12]
- Educated at: Tottenham Grammar School[13], University of Reading[14]
- Award received: Fellow of the British Academy[15], Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne[16]
- Member of: International Sociological Association[17], Association for the Sociology of Religion[18], Society for the Scientific Study of Religion[19], International Society for the Sociology of Religion[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[22]
- Family name: Beckford[23]
- Given name: James[24], Arthur[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Different from: James Beckford[27]
FAQs
Where was James A. Beckford born?
James A. Beckford was born in United Kingdom[2].
What did James A. Beckford do for work?
James A. Beckford worked as a sociologist[4] and university teacher[5].
Where did James A. Beckford go to school?
James A. Beckford was educated at Tottenham Grammar School[13] and University of Reading[14].
What awards did James A. Beckford receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[15] and Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne[16].