Raymond Mack

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Raymond W. Mack (July 15, 1927 – August 25, 2011) was an American sociologist known for his work on race relations and social inequality. He was born in Ashtabula, Ohio, and studied at Baldwin Wallace College and the University of North Carolina. He earned his PhD in sociology from Northwestern University in 1953, with a thesis titled “The Prestige System of an Air Base: Squadron Ranking and Morale.”

At Northwestern University, Mack served as chair of the sociology department from 1959 to 1967. In 1968, he co-founded the Center for Urban Affairs and directed it until 1971. He later became vice president and Dean of Faculties (1971–1974) and then provost (1974–1987). He died in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, at age 84. He was married to Ann and had several children.