W. E. B. Du Bois in the United States

W. E. B. Du Bois (1868–1963) in relation to Crime and Race

W. E. B. Du Bois (1868–1963) is included in the Encyclopedia of Race and Crime (1), beginning with: William Edward Burghardt Du Bois was one of the most prolific and profound social scientists of the 20th century. Du Bois’ writings on race have influenced scholars from across the social sciences, including political science, psychology, and economics. In recent years, prominent sociologists have recognized Du Bois’ contributions as a founding father of American sociology. Over the past decade, scholars of race, crime, and justice have also acknowledged his significant contribution to American criminology. Du Bois was raised by his mother in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. Like many of the few Black Americans who lived in the small and mostly immigrant mill town, Du Bois’ mother worked as a domestic.

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1. Entry about W. E. B. Du Bois (1868–1963) in the Encyclopedia of Race and Crime

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