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Milton Myron Gordon

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Milton Myron Gordon

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1918-10-03 （Gardiner, Maine）
Died
2019-06-04 age 100
Nationality
United States
Languages
English

Career

Occupations
sociologist, author, educator
Active Years
1947-2019
Memberships
American Sociological Association

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Assimilation in American Life: The Role of Race, Religion and National Origins

1964 Sociology / Non-fiction

A seminal study analyzing how race, religion, and national origins affect processes of assimilation in American society. Discusses stages and mechanisms of individual and group assimilation.

assimilationethnic relationssocial structure

Human Nature, Class, and Ethnicity

1978 Sociology / Non-fiction

An examination of the interactions among human nature, social class, and ethnicity from a sociological perspective.

classethnicitysocial theory

The Scope of Sociology

1988 Sociology / Overview

An overview of the subjects, methods, and applications of sociology.

sociology overviewmethodology

America as a Multicultural Society (ed.)

1981 Sociology / Edited volume

Edited volume addressing America as a multicultural society.

multiculturalismpolicyassimilation

The Concept of the Sub-Culture and Its Application

1947 Academic article

An early article proposing the concept of sub-culture and discussing its sociological applications.

sub-culturesocial theory

Bibliography

  • Milton M. Gordon, ed. 1981. America as a Multicultural Society. Philadelphia: American Academy of Political and Social Science.
  • Assimilation in American Life: The Role of Race, Religion and National Origins. 1964. New York: Oxford University Press.
  • Human Nature, Class, and Ethnicity. 1978. New York: Oxford University Press.
  • The Scope of Sociology. 1988. New York: Oxford University Press.
  • The Concept of the Sub-Culture and Its Application. 1947. Social Forces, Vol.26, No.1, pp.40–42.

Style & Themes

Literary Style
scholarly and clear analysisempirical approach
Recurring Motifs
staged theory of assimilationethnic relations and social integrationinteraction of institutions and behavior

Legacy

Gordon introduced the framework of the 'seven stages of assimilation,' significantly influencing immigration studies and analyses of ethnic relations. His theory remains a foundational reference in sociology and ethnic studies.

Academic Societies

  • American Sociological Association

Quotes

  • Newcomers adopt the language, dress, and daily customs of the host society (including values and norms).
    Source: Assimilation in American Life: The Role of Race, Religion and National Origins, 1964 (1964)

Trivia

  • Born in Gardiner, Maine in 1918.
  • Known for proposing the 'seven stages of assimilation' theory.
  • Died in 2019 at the age of 100.