Gustavus Myers | |
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Born | Trenton, New Jersey, United States | March 20, 1872
Died | December 7, 1942 Bronx, New York, United States | (aged 70)
Occupation(s) | Journalist and author |
Gustavus Myers (March 20, 1872–1942) was an American journalist and historian who published a series of highly critical and influential studies on the social costs of wealth accumulation.
The Gustavus Myers Outstanding Book Award was named after him, which honoured books which were judged to be "outstanding in helping shed light on bigotry in America".