Background
Gunton, George was born on September 8, 1847 in Cambridgeshire, England. Son of Matthew and Ann (Middleton) Gunton.
Gunton, George was born on September 8, 1847 in Cambridgeshire, England. Son of Matthew and Ann (Middleton) Gunton.
Came to the United States, 1874, settling in Massachusetts.
Having made close study in England and United States of industrial questions, became editorial writer on economic and kindred subjects until 1880. After that devoted himself entirely to scientific, economic and sociolog. work. In 1890 became president Institute of Social Economics and editor Social Economist, which in 1896 was changed to Gunton’s Magazine, of which became editor.
Appointed, 1899, international examiner and director economics and sociolog. work of Young Men’s Christian Association of N. America. Author: Wealth and Progress, 1887. Principles of Social Economics, 1891.
Trusts and the Public, 1899. Outlines of Political Science, 1900. Outlines of Social Economics.
Home: Hot Springs, Va.
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