Elihu Katz
American and Israeli sociologist (1926-2021) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 95
Elihu Katz was an American-Israeli sociologist and communication scientist whose expertise was uses and gratifications theory. He authored over 20 books and 175 articles and book chapters during his lifetime and is acknowledged as one of "the founding fathers of regular television broadcasts in Israel."
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2021Died31 December 20212018Honorary DoctorateAward2013Honorary DoctorateAward2000Honorary Doctorate from University of Paris-IIAward1989Israel PrizeAward1926Born21 May 1926
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Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 2021 · aged 95
