Peter H. Rossi
Peter H. Rossi (December 27, 1921 – October 7, 2006) was a prominent sociologist best known for his research on the origin of homelessness, and documenting the changing face of American homelessness in the 1980s.[1] Rossi's was also known for his work devising ways to evaluate federally funded initiatives in education, health services, crime control, and housing. He influentially applied his sociological expertise to affect related policy-making and funding agencies.[2] At his death he was the Stuart A. Rice professor emeritus of Sociology and the director emeritus of the Social and Demographic Research Institute (SADRI) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.[3]
References
- ↑ Fox, Margalit (13 October 2006). "Peter H. Rossi, 84, Sociologist Who Studied Homelessness, Dies". The New York Times. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
- ↑ "Peter H. Rossi Award Statement". American Sociological Association. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
- ↑ "Obituary: Peter H. Rossi, noted sociologist," University of Massachusetts Amherst, News and Media Relations. Retrieved 27 May 2014
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| Preceded by Hubert M. Blalock, Jr. |
President of the American Sociological Association 1979–1980 |
Succeeded by William Foote Whyte |
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