Lester Frank Ward
Lester Frank Ward was an American botanist, paleontologist, and sociologist. The first president of the American Sociological Association, Ward has been characterized as a pioneering figure in American sociology. His 1883 work Dynamic Sociology was influential in establishing sociology as a distinct field in the United States. However, despite its initial impact his work was quickly sidelined during the institutionalization and development of American sociology.
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