Oliver Cromwell Cox
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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.
