Background
Pinker, Robert Arthur was born on May 27, 1931 in London. Son of Joseph and Dora Elizabeth (Winyard) Pinker.
social administration educator
Pinker, Robert Arthur was born on May 27, 1931 in London. Son of Joseph and Dora Elizabeth (Winyard) Pinker.
Certified in Social Science, London School of Economics, 1959. Bachelor of Science in Sociology, University London, 1962. Master of Science in Economics, University London, 1965.
Probation officer, London Probation Svc., 1955-1958;
research worker, London School Economics, 1958-1962;
lecturer, North Western Polytechnic, London, 1962-1964;
head sociology department, Goldsmiths College, London, 1964-1972;
Lewisham professor social administration, Goldsmiths College, London, 1972-1974;
professor social studies, Chelsea College, London, 1974-1978;
professor social work studies, London School Economics, 1978-1993;
professor social administration, London School Economics, 1993-1996;
emeritus professor, London School Economics, since 1996. Pro-director London School Economics, 1985-1988. Pro-vice chancellor U. London, 1989-1990.
County member Advertising Studies Authority, London, 1988-1995. Privacy commissioner, member Press Complaints Commission, London, since 1991. Editor Journal Social Policy, 1977-1981, Chairman of the Board, 1981-1985.
Member Barclay committee Role & Tasks of Social Workers, London, 1981-1982. Chairman editorial board Ageing & Society, London, 1981-1991. Member Direct Mail Accreditation and Recognition Center, 1995-1997.
Lieutenant Army, 1950-1952, with Reserve, 1952-1954.
Married Jennifer Farrington, June 14, 1955 (deceased November 1994). Children: Catherine, Lucy.