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Richmond Mayo-SmithAmerican sociologist
Date of Birth: 09.02.1854
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Richmond Mayo-Smith: Noted American Sociologist
- Career and Contributions
- Notable Works
- Death and Legacy
Richmond Mayo-Smith: Noted American Sociologist
Early Life and EducationRichmond Mayo-Smith was born on February 9, 1854, in Troy, Ohio. He earned his bachelor's degree from Amherst College in 1875 and pursued further studies at the Universities of Heidelberg and Berlin.
Career and Contributions
In 1877, Mayo-Smith joined the faculty of Columbia University, where he remained until his death in 1901. He was instrumental in the establishment of the American Economic Association (1885), the "Political Science Quarterly" journal (1886), and the reorganization of the American Statistical Association (1889). He also played a pivotal role in the creation of the United States Census Bureau (1895).
Notable Works
Mayo-Smith authored several influential works, including:- "Emigration and Immigration" (1890)
- "Science of Statistics" (1895-1899), consisting of two volumes:
- "Statistics and Sociology"
- "Statistics and Economics"
Innovations in Immigration Policy
Mayo-Smith proposed innovative methods for screening immigrants to identify those who were sick, criminal, or mentally ill. These ideas shaped immigration policies in the United States.
Death and Legacy
Richmond Mayo-Smith passed away in New York City on November 11, 1901. He is remembered as a prominent figure in American sociology whose work significantly influenced the field and policymaking on immigration.
