Howard Saul Becker (April 18, 1928 – August 16, 2023) was an American sociologist who taught at Northwestern University. Becker made contributions to the sociology of deviance, sociology …

Howard S. Becker (born April 18, 1928, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died August 16, 2023, San Francisco, California) was an American sociologist known for his studies of occupations, …

Mar 21, 2019 · Howard S. "Howie" Becker is an American sociologist renowned for his qualitative research into the lives of those otherwise classified as deviant, and for revolutionizing how …

Aug 21, 2023 · Howard S. Becker, an eminent American sociologist who brought his wide-ranging curiosity, sharp observation and dry wit to subjects as diverse as the art world, marijuana use …

Aug 16, 2024 · Howard Becker, who died on this date (August 16) in 2023, was a pivotal figure in sociology who profoundly shaped our understanding of deviance, subcultures, and the …

Feb 22, 2025 · Howard S. Becker was an American sociologist best known for developing labeling theory, a key concept in criminology that examines how individuals become identified as …

Sociologist Howard S. Becker, PhB’46, AM’49, PhD’51, talks about his career studying deviance. In 1948, 19-year-old Howard S. Becker was playing piano in a bar on West 63rd Street six …

Apr 1, 2021 · Professor of Sociology, Northwestern University, 1965–1991. Editor, SOCIAL PROBLEMS, 1961–1964. Vice–President (Central Division), Pacific Sociological Association, …

4 days ago · From a student at the University of Chicago to one of the most well-respected sociology professors in the world, Howard Becker has made an enormous contribution to the …

Howard S. Becker was a prominent American sociologist recognized for his influential work on deviance, music, and the arts. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Becker cultivated a passion for music …