Benjamin Nelson

For other people named Ben Nelson, see Ben Nelson (disambiguation).

Benjamin Nelson (1911 September 17, 1977) was a sociologist that explored the historical development and nature of civilizations. He held positions at University of Chicago, University of Minnesota, Stony Brook University and after 1966 New School for Social Research.[1][2]

He was a founder member and vice president (19761977) of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion and the first America President (19711977) of the International Society for the Comparative Study of Civilizations.[3]

Major publications

Books on Benjamin Nelson

References

  1. Nielsen, Donald A. (1998) Encyclopedia of Religion and Society, "Benjamin Nelson", AltaMira Press.
  2. September 20, 1977, "Dr Benjamin Nelson, prof of sociology and history at the New School for Social Research, dies on Sep 17 at age 66" New York Times, Page 44, Column 4
  3. About the ISCSC Archived January 12, 2012 at the Wayback Machine
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