Paul Thompson (oral historian)

Paul Thompson in his University office.
Paul Thompson in 1997

Paul Thompson (born 1935) is a British sociologist and oral historian. Prior to his recent retirement, he held the position of Research Professor of Sociology at the University of Essex. Thompson is regarded as a pioneer in social science research, particularly due to the development of life stories and oral history within sociology and social history.[1]

  1. ^ "Paul Thompson and the Problem of Communities in London". Archived from the original on 24 May 2009.