Alain Touraine
French sociologist (1925–2023)
1925 — 2023
Quick Facts
Profession
French sociologist (1925–2023)
Born
August 3, 1925
Died
2023 (age ~98)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
sociologist, university teacher
FranceBorn in Hermanville-sur-MerDied in 13th arrondissement of Paris
1925
Born in Hermanville-sur-Mer (1925-08-03)
1968
PositionPresident of the French Society of Sociology (1968–1970)
1988
AwardHonorary doctorate from the University of Geneva
1992
AwardHonorary doctor of the Catholic University of Louvain
1993
AwardOfficer of the Legion of Honour
1997
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Alain Touraine was a French sociologist. He was research director at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales, where he founded the Centre d'étude des mouvements sociaux. Touraine was an important figure in the founding of French sociology of work after World War II and later became a sociologist of social movements, particularly the May 68 student movement in France and the Solidarity trade-union movement in communist Poland.
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Who is Alain Touraine?+
Alain Touraine was a French sociologist. He was research director at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales, where he founded the Centre d'étude des mouvements sociaux. Touraine was an important figure in the founding of French sociology of work after World War II and later became a sociol
What does the name Alain mean?+
The name Alain means "A male given name from French, equivalent to English Alan.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alain.". It is of French origin.
When was Alain Touraine born?+
Alain Touraine was born on August 3, 1925.
When did Alain Touraine die?+
Alain Touraine died in 2023, at approximately 98 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French, equivalent to English Alan.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alain.
The name Alain is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French, equivalent to English Alan.. Etymology: Borrowed from Alain.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alain — August 3, 1925
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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