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Saskia SassenAmerican sociologist and economist
Date of Birth: 05.01.1947
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Saskia Sassen: A Renowned Sociologist and Economist
- Academic Career
- Contributions to Sociology and Economics
- Membership and Awards
- Recognition and Influence
Saskia Sassen: A Renowned Sociologist and Economist
Early Life and EducationSaskia Sassen was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where her parents had relocated in 1950. Her father, Willem Sassen, was a former SS officer who had fled the Netherlands in 1948 after his true identity was revealed. Sassen spent part of her youth in Italy and pursued degrees in philosophy and political science at various institutions, including the University of Poitiers, the University of Rome, and the University of Buenos Aires. She later earned master's and doctoral degrees in sociology and economics from the University of Notre Dame.
Academic Career
Sassen joined the faculty of the University of Chicago in 1991 as the Ralph Lewis Professor of Sociology. She also holds visiting professorships at the London School of Economics and Columbia University. Her research focuses on globalization, international migration, and urban studies.
Contributions to Sociology and Economics
Sassen is renowned for her contributions to the fields of sociology and economics. She coined the terms "global city" and "centralities" and developed the concepts of denationalization and transnationalization. Her work has been translated into at least fourteen languages.
Membership and Awards
Sassen is a member of the United States National Academy of Sciences Committee on Population and the Council on Foreign Relations. She was nominated for the presidency of the International Sociological Association in 2006 and was the recipient of the Prince of Asturias Award for Social Sciences in 2013.
Recognition and Influence
Sassen's work has significantly influenced the study of globalization and urbanism. She is a highly respected scholar and her ideas have shaped our understanding of the contemporary world. Her research has been widely cited and her writings continue to inspire scholars and policymakers alike.
