Robert K. Merton
1910-2003


Columbia Remembers Renowned Sociologist and National Medal of Science Winner Robert K. Merton

Renowned Columbia Sociologist and National Medal of Science Winner Robert K. Merton Dies at 92 

Curriculum Vitae

Selected Publications

Complete list of writings compiled by 
Elizabeth  C. Needham and Maritsa V. Poros

Papers by Dr. R.K. Merton and Essays about Dr. R.K. Merton

Citation Classic Commentaries:
CITATION-CLASSIC - 
Zuckerman H and Merton RK, Patterns of evaluation in science - Institutionalization, structure and functions of the Referee System 
Current Contents / Social and Behavioral Sciences, (32): 20-20 AUG 11 1986 

CITATION CLASSIC - 
Merton RK, Social-Theory and Social-Structure
Current Contents / Social and Behavioral Sciences, (21): 12-12 1980 
 
 


Frequently Cited Papers
."The Matthew Effect in Science: The reward and communication systems of science are  considered" Science, 159(3810):56-63, January 5, 1968.

."The Matthew Effect in Science, II: Cumulative advantage and the symbolism of intellectual property" ISIS, 79: 606-623, 1988.

."The Thomas Theorem and The Matthew Effect" Social Forces
   74(2) 379-424, December 1995.


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