Robert King Merton

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Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Robert King Merton: An American sociologist who lived from 1910 to 2003. He is recognized as a foundational figure in the field of sociology, known for his significant contributions to social theory and the sociology of science.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The theories of Robert King Merton continue to influence modern sociology.
  • Robert King Merton introduced important concepts like "self-fulfilling prophecy" and "role model."

Advanced Usage

• "Mertonian norms": Refers to the set of ideals that characterize the scientific community, as formulated by Robert K. Merton. These are often summarized as communism, universalism, disinterestedness, and organized skepticism.
  • The discussion focused on whether modern research practices still adhere to the Mertonian norms.

Variants and Related Words

• Mertonian (adj): Pertaining to the work or theories of Robert K. Merton.
  • She conducted a Mertonian analysis of the research institution.

Synonyms

• Sociologist: A social scientist who studies the institutions and development of human society.
• Social theorist: A scholar who develops theoretical frameworks to understand social phenomena.

Related Terms

• Sociology of science: A sub-field of sociology that examines science as a social activity, a field to which Merton contributed extensively.
  • Robert King Merton is considered a pioneer in the sociology of science.

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Noun

1. United States sociologist (1910-2003)

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• Merton
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• Robert King Merton