Immanuel Wallerstein
American sociologist and economic historian (1930–2019)
1930 — 2019
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Profession
American sociologist and economic historian (1930–2019)
Born
September 28, 1930
Died
2019 (age ~89)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, economist, historian
United StatesBorn in New York CityDied in Branford
1930
Born in New York City (1930-09-28)
1976
Awardhonorary doctorate from the University of Paris-VII
2003
AwardW.E.B. Du Bois Career of Distinguished Scholarship award
2004
AwardKondratiev Medal
2019
Died in Branford
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Immanuel Maurice Wallerstein was an American sociologist and economic historian. He is perhaps best known for his development in sociology of world-systems approach. He was a Senior Research Scholar at Yale University from 2000 until his death in 2019, and published bimonthly syndicated commentaries through Agence Global on world affairs from October 1998 to July 2019.
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Who is Immanuel Wallerstein?+
Immanuel Maurice Wallerstein was an American sociologist and economic historian. He is perhaps best known for his development in sociology of world-systems approach. He was a Senior Research Scholar at Yale University from 2000 until his death in 2019, and published bimonthly syndicated commentaries
What does the name Immanuel mean?+
The name Immanuel means "a male given name from Hebrew. Etymology: From tr=ʿimanuʾél, from tr=ʿimánu ʾél.". It is of German origin.
When was Immanuel Wallerstein born?+
Immanuel Wallerstein was born on September 28, 1930.
When did Immanuel Wallerstein die?+
Immanuel Wallerstein died in 2019, at approximately 89 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from Hebrew. Etymology: From tr=ʿimanuʾél, from tr=ʿimánu ʾél.
The name Immanuel is of German origin, meaning "a male given name from Hebrew. Etymology: From tr=ʿimanuʾél, from tr=ʿimánu ʾél.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Immanuel — September 28, 1930
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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