1. Earle Edward Eubank: A Sociologist's Legacy
2. Academic Career
3. Government and Wartime Service
4. Contributions to Sociology
5. "A Study of Family Desertion" (1916)

Earle Edward Eubank: A Sociologist's Legacy

Early Life and Education

Earle Edward Eubank was born on March 20, 1887, in Columbia, Missouri. After graduating from William Jewell College in 1908, he served in the Philippines before returning to the United States in 1912. He earned an MA from William Jewell College in 1913 and a PhD from the University of Chicago in 1916.

Academic Career

Eubank began his academic career as a professor of sociology at George Williams College in Chicago from 1914 to 1921, where he later became the chair of the sociology department. Subsequently, he became the head of the sociology department at the University of Cincinnati.

Government and Wartime Service

During World War II, Eubank served as the director of curriculum for the Young Men's Christian Association's (YMCA) War Work Council. He also participated in a government commission on child welfare in 1931.

Contributions to Sociology

Eubank's research focused on various aspects of sociology, including family studies, social welfare, and criminal justice. His notable works include:

"A Study of Family Desertion" (1916)

"Loan Sharks and Loan Shark Legislation in Illinois" (1917)
"The Concepts of Sociology" (1932)
Legacy and Death

Eubank died on December 17, 1945, in Sharpes, Florida. His contributions to the field of sociology continue to be recognized and valued by scholars and practitioners alike.

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