Richard Titmuss

Sociologist, author of 'The Gift Relationship'

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

Links & References

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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