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  1. Merton, Robert Merton, Robert King Mertonnoun

    United States sociologist (1910-2003)

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    Robert King Merton (1910 – 2003) was a distinguished American sociologist perhaps best remembered for his theories on the sociology of science. He coined numerous phrases like 'self-fulfilling prophecy', 'role model', and 'unintended consequences' that have since become common parlance. Some of his notable works are on the social and cultural structures of science, bureaucracy, mass communication and deviance. In 1994, he was awarded the National Medal of Science for his contributions to sociology and the field of science studies.

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    The numerical value of Robert Merton in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

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    The numerical value of Robert Merton in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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