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2 days ago · Dorothy Ross, pioneering historian of the origins of modern social science and a professor emerita in the Johns Hopkins University Department of History, died last week. She was 87. Ross's research focused on historical writing in the social sciences, revealing insights from the history of fields including psychology, economics, political ...
19 hours ago · Dorothy Ross (1936-2024) May 31, 2024. Like so many others over this last week, I am mourning the loss of a beloved teacher and mentor: American intellectual historian Dorothy Ross. Together with Ronald G. Walters, Dorothy was one of my doctoral co-advisors at Johns Hopkins University and had a profound impact on my life and career.
3 days ago · This essay will examine the philosophy of James MacKaye and the creation of the institute that was to fulfill his mission, and it will highlight the important contribution of Helen Sumner in its creation. James MacKaye, Helen Sumner, political engineering, utilitarianism, happiness. The text of this article is only available as a PDF.
1 day ago · Renowned historian of modern social science, Dorothy Ross, has tragically passed away at the age of 87. The news of her death has shocked the academic community and left many mourning the loss of a pioneering scholar. Ross was widely regarded as one of the leading authorities on the history of modern social science.
1 day ago · For many today What is History? is the most influential book on history thinking published in Britain this century. For many years, however, the methodologically foundationalist wing of the history profession regarded the book as espousing a dangerous relativism.
1 day ago · Death – Obituary- Cause of Death News : Last week, the intellectual history community suffered a great loss with the passing of Dorothy Ross. Her scholarship has left an indelible mark on the field, and we are forever grateful for her contributions. Dr. Ross will be deeply missed, and our thoughts are with her loved ones during this difficult ...
19 hours ago · The books have captured Ross’s incomparable “insights” into sport (well: rugby), sex, class, food, parenting, modern marriage, male friendship, ageing and, latterly, Ireland’s political ...
