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In which city was C. Wright Mills born?
In which city was C. Wright Mills born?
What was the profession of C. Wright Mills' father?
What was the profession of C. Wright Mills' father?
What were C. Wright Mills' focuses of study besides engineering?
What were C. Wright Mills' focuses of study besides engineering?
Which university did C. Wright Mills' father press him to attend?
Which university did C. Wright Mills' father press him to attend?
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In which year did C. Wright Mills graduate from Dallas Technical High School?
In which year did C. Wright Mills graduate from Dallas Technical High School?
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What religious background did C. Wright Mills come from?
What religious background did C. Wright Mills come from?
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What was the title of Mills' dissertation for his Ph.D. in Sociology?
What was the title of Mills' dissertation for his Ph.D. in Sociology?
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In which year did Mills graduate with a bachelor's degree in sociology and a master's in philosophy?
In which year did Mills graduate with a bachelor's degree in sociology and a master's in philosophy?
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At which university did Mills refuse to revise his dissertation for review by the committee?
At which university did Mills refuse to revise his dissertation for review by the committee?
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Who did Mills meet while studying at the University of Texas at Austin?
Who did Mills meet while studying at the University of Texas at Austin?
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Which book did Mills write that focused on the responsibilities of intellectuals in post–World War II society?
Which book did Mills write that focused on the responsibilities of intellectuals in post–World War II society?
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In which year did Mills become a professor of sociology at Columbia University?
In which year did Mills become a professor of sociology at Columbia University?
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Which term did Mills popularize in the US in a 1960 open letter, 'Letter to the New Left'?
Which term did Mills popularize in the US in a 1960 open letter, 'Letter to the New Left'?
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What was the title of Mills' dissertation for his Ph.D. in Philosophy?
What was the title of Mills' dissertation for his Ph.D. in Philosophy?
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Where did Mills meet his first wife, Dorothy Helen Smith?
Where did Mills meet his first wife, Dorothy Helen Smith?
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Which journal featured publications by Mills while he was still a student?
Which journal featured publications by Mills while he was still a student?
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Study Notes
C. Wright Mills - Personal Background
- Born in Waco, Texas.
- Father was a businessman, specifically in the profession of insurance.
- Received education during a time marked by a strong influence of sociology.
Educational Focus
- Besides engineering, Mills focused on sociology and philosophy.
- Father encouraged him to attend the University of Texas.
Academic Achievements
- Graduated from Dallas Technical High School in 1936.
- Received bachelor’s degree in sociology and master’s in philosophy in 1941.
- Refused to revise dissertation for committee review at the University of Texas at Austin.
Significant Relationships and Influences
- Met his first wife, Dorothy Helen Smith, while attending the University of Texas at Austin.
- Developed significant academic connections while studying, influencing his career trajectory.
Major Works and Contributions
- Dissertation for Ph.D. in Sociology titled "The Sociological Imagination."
- Dissertation for Ph.D. in Philosophy focused on themes relevant to contemporary society.
- Wrote "The Responsibility of Intellectuals," emphasizing the role of intellectuals in post-World War II society.
Professional Milestones
- Became a professor of sociology at Columbia University in 1946.
- Popularized the term "New Left" through his 1960 open letter "Letter to the New Left."
Publication and Legacy
- Featured publications in various academic journals while still a student, contributing to his growing reputation in sociology.
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