American urban sociologist (1928–2021)
Robert Dunton Herman (1928 – April 9, 2021) was an American urban sociologist . He taught at Pomona College for four decades, and became known as an advocate for downtown Los Angeles .[ 1] [ 2]
Early life and education
Herman was born in Champaign, Illinois , and raised in Hillsdale, Michigan . During his childhood, he lived in Tucson, Arizona , and Redlands, California . He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from Pomona College in 1951 and a PhD in sociology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison .[ 3]
Career
Herman served as an electrical specialist in the United States Navy for two years. After earning his PhD, Herman taught at Iowa State University . He returned to Claremont, California , in 1960 and began teaching at Pomona College . He remained at the school for several decades and also served a chair of the Pomona College Sociology Department.[ 4]
References
^ Allen, David (May 1, 2021). "Remembering Bob Herman, an advocate for DTLA, transit" . Inland Valley Daily Bulletin . Retrieved May 3, 2021 . ^ "SoCal sociologist Bob Herman dies at 92" . Los Angeles Downtown News . Retrieved May 3, 2021 – via Pomona College .^ "In Memoriam: Emeritus Professor of Sociology Bob Herman '51" . Pomona College . April 16, 2021. Retrieved May 3, 2021 .^ "Robert Dunton Herman" . Claremont Courier . Retrieved May 3, 2021 .
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