E. Digby Baltzell

E. Digby Baltzell
Born
Edward Digby Baltzell Jr.

November 14, 1915
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 17, 1996(1996-08-17) (aged 80)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupationprofessor
Academic background
EducationColumbia University
University of Pennsylvania
St. Paul's School
Academic work
DisciplineSocial and Behavioral Sciences
Sub-disciplinePsychological Sciences
InstitutionsUniversity of Pennsylvania
Princeton Theological Seminary
Harvard University

Edward Digby Baltzell Jr. (November 14, 1915 – August 17, 1996) was an American sociologist, academic and author.[1][2][3] He studied the White Anglo-Saxon Protestant establishment and is credited with popularizing the acronym WASP.[2] He was also a best-selling author whose books were popular with both scholars and the general public.[2]

  1. ^ Pace, Eric (1996-08-20). "E. Digby Baltzell Dies at 80; Studied WASP's". The New York Times. pp. B6. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
  2. ^ a b c "Deaths: Dr. Digby Baltzell: Philadelphia Gentleman and Scholar". University of Pennsylvania. Retrieved 2022-05-28.
  3. ^ "Jane G. Piper Affianced" (PDF). The New York Times. January 18, 1943. p. 20. Retrieved May 28, 2022.