Oliver Cromwell Cox

Sociologist

Birthday August 24, 1901

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Trinidad And Tobago

DEATH DATE Sep 4, 1974 (73)

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About

Trinidadian-American sociologist, activist, college professor and humanitarian who's considered the founding father of the world-systems perspective, which talks about racism and its impact on development and the spreading of global capitalism. 

Before Fame

He graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor of science degree in 1927. 

Trivia

He was the first ever recipient of the DuBois-Johnson-Frazier Award by the American Sociological Association.  

Family Life

He was the son of William Raphael Cox and Virginia Blake Cox. He was one of seven siblings. 

Associated With

He was the winner of an award dedicated to WEB DuBois.