Born
August 28, 1916
Waco, United States
Died
March 20, 1962
Nyack, United States
Known for
American sociologist
C. Wright Mills (1916–1962) was United States best known for American sociologist.
C. Wright Mills (August 28, 1916 – March 20, 1962) was an American sociologist and professor. He challenged intellectuals to be publicly and politically engaged, famously through works like <i>The Sociological Imagination</i> and <i>The Power Elite</i>. His critical insights significantly shaped the New Left movement, urging a bold examination of society.
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C. Wright Mills died on March 20, 1962 in Nyack, United States, at the age of 45.
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C. Wright Mills was born in Waco, United States on August 28, 1916.
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C. Wright Mills is best known for American sociologist.
How old was C. Wright Mills when they died?
C. Wright Mills was 45 years old at the time of death.
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C. Wright Mills was from United States.
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