Hubert M. Blalock Jr.
Hubert Morse Blalock Jr. was an American sociologist noted for his work on statistical research methods.
He was a professor of sociology at the University of Washington, president of the American Sociological Association and a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
According to the National Academies Press, Hubert Blalock "played a major role in shaping the field of sociology during the latter half of the twentieth century".
Personal life
He married Ann Bonar and had three children, Susan, Kathleen, and James.Awards and Distinctions
- the Stouffer Award, presented by the American Sociological Association - 1973
- fellow of the American Statistical Association - 1974
- fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences - 1975
- elected to the National Academy of Sciences - 1976
- president of the American Sociological Association in 1978–1979
Notable works
- textbook ''Social Statistics''