Matters often look bad, but somehow they always stop short of being disastrous. True, as in other fields, especially in social legislation, it was of… - Paul Lazarsfeld

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Matters often look bad, but somehow they always stop short of being disastrous. True, as in other fields, especially in social legislation, it was often an accidental event which triggered an improvement. But this would not have happened if a continuous stream of criticism had not kept us prepared to take advantage of such opportunities. It is the tragic story of the cultural crusader in a mass society that he cannot win, but we would be lost without him.

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About Paul Lazarsfeld

Paul Felix Lazarsfeld (February 13, 1901 – August 30, 1976) was an American sociologist. The founder of Columbia University's , he exerted influence over the techniques and the organization of social research.

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Alternative Names: Paul Felix Lazarsfeld
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