Thomas Oberson Wilkinson

Background

Wilkinson, Thomas Oberson was born on February 19, 1923 in Macon, Georgia, United States. Son of Clark H. and Agnes (Williams) Wilkinson.

Education

Bachelor, University North Carolina, 1945. Master of Arts, Duke University, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1957.

Career

Member faculty department sociology University Massachusetts, Amherst, since 1953, chairman department, 1968-1970, professor sociology, 1970-1976, 84–, dean social and behavioral science, 1976-1984.

Achievements

• Thomas Oberson Wilkinson has been listed as a noteworthy sociologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • The Urbanization of Japanese Labor, 1868-1955

    (This book examines the transition from peasant agricultur...)

Membership

Served to lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member American Sociological Association.

Connections

Married Edith Lewis, August 27, 1949. Children: Sarah, Elizabeth, Clifford.

Father:

Clark H. Wilkinson

Mother:

Agnes (Williams) Wilkinson

Spouse:

Edith Lewis

child:

Elizabeth Wilkinson

child:

Sarah Wilkinson

child:

Clifford Wilkinson