Richard Titmuss
Sociologist, author of 'The Gift Relationship'
Born
October 16th, 1907
117 years ago
Died
1973
52 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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Academic contributions focused on social policy and welfare. Helped shape the field of social administration and social work through rigorous research and theoretical frameworks. Titmuss examined the relationship between giving blood and social values and how welfare systems impact society at large. His work emphasized the importance of altruism in social relations and advocated for scientifically informed public policy.
Authored 'The Gift Relationship' in 1970
Influenced UK social policy and welfare systems
Pioneered research in blood donation and altruism
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