November 19, 2004

Otis Dudley Duncan

Posted by Kieran

I learned today that Otis Dudley Duncan, sociologist and anatomist of the American Occupational Structure, has died at the age of 83. Duncan was a major figure in mid-20th century sociology, a pioneer in the theory and practice of social measurement, the analysis of stratification, occupations and prestige, organizations and urbanism. He taught at the University of Arizona for many years. Bloggers may know his name because — well into his retirement — he was one of the first people to notice and analyze inconsistencies, errors and omissions in John Lott’s claims about defensive gun use.

Posted on November 19, 2004 01:50 AM UTC
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If things continue along the lines established so far this morning, this could be the single dullest day in Crooked Timber history.

Posted by Jim Henley · November 19, 2004 04:08 PM

Oops. Intended m comment to go, somewhat more tastefully, a couple posts up. Not in the one about the dead person.

Posted by Jim Henley · November 19, 2004 04:23 PM

If things continue along the lines established so far this morning, this could be the single dullest day in Crooked Timber history.

What is it those Libertarians are always saying, Jim? “You provide a service for free and pretty soon people start to treat it like an entitlement” — something like that?

Posted by Kieran Healy · November 19, 2004 05:07 PM

Hey, we kid because we love! Besides, Holbo already came through with three solid posts (albeit with a single permalink).

Posted by Jim Henley · November 20, 2004 05:15 AM
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