Franz Schurmann | |
|---|---|
| Born | Herbert Franz Schurmann June 21, 1926 New York City, US |
| Died | August 20, 2010 (aged 84) San Francisco, California, US |
| Occupation(s) | Sociologist, historian, author |
| Employer | Pacific News Service |
| Partner | Sandy Close |
| Children | 2 |
Herbert Franz Schurmann (June 21, 1926 – August 20, 2010) was an American sociologist and historian who was best known for his research and writings about Communist China during the Cold War period.
Schurmann taught at the University of California, Berkeley, in the departments of Sociology and History for 38 years. He also served a term as the head of the Center for Chinese Studies. He was an early opponent of the Vietnam War, and was the first American professor to visit Hanoi during the bombing raids there. [citation needed] He co-founded the Pacific News Service in 1970 together with author Orville Schell, serving as editor and commentator, and wrote the weekly "Predictions" column.[1]