Background
Zald, Mayer Nathan was born on June 17, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Harold and Ann (Levitt) Zald.
Zald, Mayer Nathan was born on June 17, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Harold and Ann (Levitt) Zald.
Bachelor, University Michigan, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1961. Master of Arts, University Hawaii, 1955.
Assistant professor University Chicago, 1960—1964. Associate professor Vanderbilt University, Nashville, 1964—1968, professor, 1968—1977, chairman, 1971—1975. Professor University Michigan, Ann Arbor, since 1977.
Chairman, 1981—1986, 1990—1992. Member sociology panel National Science Foundation, Washington, 1980—1981. Behavioral science panel National Institute of Mental Health, 1973—1976.
Member editorial board Administration & Society, Blacksburg, Virginia, since 1977. With United States Army, 1955-1956, Germany.
Founding member American Civil Liberties Union, Tennessee. Chairman Nashville chapter, 1974. Fellow: American Academy Arts and Sciences, Center for Advanced Studies Behavioral Studies.
Member: Southern Sociological Society, American Sociological Association (council member 1980-1982, president section collective behavior & social movements 1982-1983, president section occupation & organization 1985-1986, vice president 1986-1987).
Married Joan Kadri Zald, June 15, 1958. Children: Ann Karen, David Harold, Harold Society of Jesus (Jesuit).