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Albion Small

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Albion Small (1854–1926) was an American sociologist who founded the first sociology department in the United States at the University of Chicago in 1892 and co-founded the American Journal of Sociology.

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What did Albion Small establish at the University of Chicago?

Albion Small founded the first sociology department in the United States at the University of Chicago in 1892. This helped make sociology an established university discipline.

What is Albion Small’s connection to the American Journal of Sociology?

Small co-founded the American Journal of Sociology. The journal became an important platform for American sociological research and theory.

Was Albion Small a founding figure in American sociology?

Yes. His work at the University of Chicago and role in creating the American Journal of Sociology made him a major institutional founder of the field.

When did Albion Small live?

Albion Small lived from 1854 to 1926. His career coincided with the early development of sociology as an academic subject in the United States.

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