Fred Strodtbeck

Fred Strodtbeck
Born(1919-06-10)June 10, 1919
Middletown, Ohio
DiedAugust 7, 2005(2005-08-07) (aged 86)
Alma materMiami University, Indiana University, Harvard University
Known forContributions to Group dynamics, Scientific jury selection, Gang research
SpouseOlive Stedman
Scientific career
FieldsSociology, Social psychology, Sociology of law
InstitutionsUniversity of California, Los Angeles, Yale University, University of Chicago
Doctoral advisorFlorence Kluckhohn, Robert Freed Bales
Notable studentsErin York Cornwell, Robert A. Gordon

Fred Louis Strodtbeck (June 10, 1919 - August 7, 2005) was an American sociologist. He is best known in science for his work on how small groups (like juries) choose their leaders. This led to his prominent role as the founder of the science of jury selection. He wrote extensively on value orientation, group dynamics, and gangs. He is also remembered for his role in the Chicago jury bugging scandal of 1955.[1]

  1. ^ Cornwell, Erin York. 2010. "Opening and Closing the Jury Room Door: A Sociohistorical Consideration of the 1955 Chicago Jury Project Scandal." Justice System Journal 31(1):49-73.

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