Ralph Herbert Turner
1919–2014 (age 95)
sociologist
Biography
Ralph Herbert Turner (1919-2014) devoted his sociological career to understanding how urban neighborhoods adapt to change, guiding students through research on migration, community institutions, and public policy.
His thoughtful publications on social mobility remain touchstones for scholars, and he enjoyed mentoring younger researchers while staying engaged with the people and neighborhoods around him; he rests at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery.