Background
Roberts, Benjamin Charles was born on August 1, 1917 in Leeds, England. Son of Walter Whitfield and Mabel Frances Roberts.
Roberts, Benjamin Charles was born on August 1, 1917 in Leeds, England. Son of Walter Whitfield and Mabel Frances Roberts.
Bachelor, University of Oxford, 1948; Master of Arts, University of Oxford, 1955; honorary degree, London School Economics, 1990.
Professor industrial relations, London School Economics, 1949-1987; lecturer trade union studies, London School Economics, 1949-1956; reader trade union studies, London School Economics, 1956-1962; professor, London School Economics, 1962-1987; retired, London School Economics, 1987; honorary fellow, London School Economics, since 1990. Member inquiry committees Industrial Tribunals.
Member Political Economy Club, Reform Club.
Married Veronica Lilian Roberts, September 28, 1945. Children: Richard Whitfield, David Charles.