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Jun 21, 1926 New York City, New York, United States Died on 20 Aug 2010 (aged 84)
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About Franz Schurmann
- Herbert Franz Schurmann (June 21, 1926 – August 20, 2010) was an American sociologist and historian who was best known for his research and writings about Communist China during the Cold War period.
- Schurmann taught at the University of California, Berkeley, in the departments of Sociology and History for 38 years.
- He also served a term as the head of the Center for Chinese Studies.
- He was an early opponent of the Vietnam War, and was the first American professor to visit Hanoi during the bombing raids there.
- He co-founded the Pacific News Service in 1970 together with author Orville Schell, serving as editor and commentator, and wrote the weekly "Predictions" column.
