E. Digby Baltzell

E. Digby Baltzell
Born
Edward Digby Baltzell Jr.

November 14, 1915
DiedAugust 17, 1996(1996-08-17) (aged 80)
Occupationprofessor
Academic background
EducationColumbia University
University of Pennsylvania
St. Paul's School
Academic work
DisciplineSocial and Behavioral Sciences
Sub-disciplinePsychological Sciences
InstitutionsUniversity of Pennsylvania
Princeton Theological Seminary
Harvard University

Edward Digby Baltzell Jr. (November 14, 1915 – August 17, 1996) was an American sociologist, academic and author. He studied the White Anglo-Saxon Protestant establishment and is credited with popularizing the acronym WASP. He was also a best-selling author whose books were popular with both scholars and the general public.