Background
Kaplan, Sidney Joseph was born on February 1, 1924 in Malden, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Harry and Rena (Chernoff) Kaplan.
Kaplan, Sidney Joseph was born on February 1, 1924 in Malden, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Harry and Rena (Chernoff) Kaplan.
Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude, Boston University, 1949; Master of Arts, Boston University, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy, Washington State University, 1953.
From instructor to associate professor sociology, U. Kentucky, 1953-1962; professor sociology, U. Toledo, 1962-1989; professor emeritus, U. Toledo, since 1989; department chairman sociology and anthropology, U. Toledo, 1962-1966, 69-82; associate dean, College Arts and Sciences, 1962-1968.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1946-1947. Member North Central Sociological Society (vice president 1964-1965), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Shirley Taugher, August 22, 1978. Children: Carter, Cydney Rena.