Background
Goffman, William was born on January 28, 1924 in Cleveland. Son of Sam and Mollie (Stein) Goffman.
Goffman, William was born on January 28, 1924 in Cleveland. Son of Sam and Mollie (Stein) Goffman.
Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1954.
Mathematics consultant, 1954-1959; research associate professor, Case Western Reserve U., Cleveland, 1959-1971; dean, Case Western Reserve U. (School Library Science), 1971-1977; director, Case Western Reserve U. (Complex Systems Institute), 1972-1975.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Married Patricia McLoughlin, February 7, 1964.