Edwin Amenta

Edwin Amenta
Born
Chicago, Illinois
Alma materIndiana University Bloomington (AB-1979)
Indiana University Bloomington (MA-1982)
University of Chicago (PhD-1989)
ChildrenLuisa Amenta, Gregory Amenta
Scientific career
FieldsSocial policy
Social movements
Political sociology
Historical sociology
Comparative sociology
Sports sociology
InstitutionsUniversity of California, Irvine
Doctoral advisorTheda Skocpol

Edwin Amenta is an American sociologist best known for his study of social policy, social movements and the New Deal.