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George Elliott Howard
1849–1928
A pioneering American historian and sociologist, he helped shape early academic study of marriage, the family, and social institutions in the United States. His work connected history, law, and sociology in ways that still feel surprisingly modern.
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A History of Matrimonial Institutions, Vol. 2 of 3
by George Elliott Howard
A History of Matrimonial Institutions, Vol. 1 of 3
by George Elliott Howard
A History of Matrimonial Institutions, Vol. 3 of 3
by George Elliott Howard
About the author
Born in Saratoga, New York, in 1849, George Elliott Howard became an influential American educator, author, and social scientist. He graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1876, continued his studies in Europe, and went on to teach at the University of Nebraska, Stanford, and later again at Nebraska.
Howard is best remembered for his major studies of marriage, family life, and institutional history, especially A History of Matrimonial Institutions. He also played an important role in the early development of sociology in the United States and served as president of the American Sociological Society in 1917.
His career bridged several fields at once: history, political science, and sociology. That broad perspective helped make his writing especially valuable for readers interested in how private life, public institutions, and social change influence one another.