Wu Wenzao

Wu Wenzao
吴文藻
Born (1901-12-20)20 December 1901
Jiangyin, Jiangsu, Qing Dynasty
Died 24 September 1985(1985-09-24)
Beijing, People's Republic of China
Alma mater Columbia University
Occupation sociologist
Spouse(s) Bingxin
Children Wu Qing
This is a Chinese name; the family name is Wu.

Wu Wenzao was a Chinese sociologist, anthropologist, ethnologist. He was born in Jiangyin, Jiangsu, and in 1928 he got his PhD. at Columbia University. In 1938 he founded the Department of Sociology of Yunnan University, after 1950 he served as a professor of Central College for Nationalities. Fei Xiaotong, Lin Yaohua, Huang Huajie, Qu Tongzu were his students. Wu promoted localization of sociology in China.

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