Prof. Peter Collison
(1925-2017)
ABOUT PROFESSOR COLLISON
The late Peter Collison was a Lecturer in Sociology at Oxford, then Professor of Social Studies at University of Newcastle on Tyne where he was Emeritus Professor (Retired).
At various times, he has been Rockefeller Research Fellow at the University of Chicago, Dean of Social Sciences, Newcastle, and Chairman of Social Affairs, Economic and Social Research Council. Later he lived in and subsequently retired to Northumberland.
A published author his most recent publication - Oxford: Town & Gown (pub. 2011) - is available through the usual multiples or good independent book sellers or can be ordered in both hard back and Kindle e-book form through Amazon
Sadly an earlier publication by Prof. Collison - The Cutteslowe Walls: A Study in Social Class (pub.1963) analysing the impact of the divisions and implications of the physical and social walls established on an Oxford housing estate in the 1930's through 1950's and beyond is now out of print though it is often quoted and referenced by local and social historians. If you are interested in reading more then a carefully crafted search in your favourite search engine should reveal links to 2nd hand copies for sale or websites referencing his work
At various times, he has been Rockefeller Research Fellow at the University of Chicago, Dean of Social Sciences, Newcastle, and Chairman of Social Affairs, Economic and Social Research Council. Later he lived in and subsequently retired to Northumberland.
A published author his most recent publication - Oxford: Town & Gown (pub. 2011) - is available through the usual multiples or good independent book sellers or can be ordered in both hard back and Kindle e-book form through Amazon
Sadly an earlier publication by Prof. Collison - The Cutteslowe Walls: A Study in Social Class (pub.1963) analysing the impact of the divisions and implications of the physical and social walls established on an Oxford housing estate in the 1930's through 1950's and beyond is now out of print though it is often quoted and referenced by local and social historians. If you are interested in reading more then a carefully crafted search in your favourite search engine should reveal links to 2nd hand copies for sale or websites referencing his work
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