Background
Messinger, Sheldon Leopold was born on August 26, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Leopold J. and Cornelia (Eichel) Messinger.
Messinger, Sheldon Leopold was born on August 26, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Leopold J. and Cornelia (Eichel) Messinger.
Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology, University of California at Los Angeles, 1969.
Associate research sociologist Center Study Law and Society, University of California, Berkeley, 1961-1969; research sociologist, University of California, Berkeley, 1969-1970; professor criminology, University of California, Berkeley, 1970-1977; professor of law jurisprudence and social policy program, University of California, Berkeley, 1977-1988; Elizabeth J. Boalt professor of law, University of California, Berkeley, 1988-1991; professor of law emeritus, University of California, Berkeley, since 1991; professor graduate school, University of California, Berkeley, 1995-1997; vice chairman, University of California, Berkeley, 1961-1969; acting dean criminology, University of California, Berkeley, 1970-1971; dean criminology, University of California, Berkeley, 1971-1975; chairman program, University of California, Berkeley, 1983-1987.
Member Council University California Emeriti Associations (chair-elect 1999-2000, chair 2000-2001).
Married Mildred Handler, June 30, 1947. Children— Adam J., Eli B.