merton

• Имя собственное, относящееся к фамилии известных личностей, включая религиозного писателя и социолога.

A proper noun referring to a surname of notable individuals, including a religious writer and a sociologist.

неисчисляемое · имя собственное

1. Thomas MertonC1formalamerican

   An American Trappist monk, writer, theologian, mystic, poet, social activist, and scholar of comparative religion (1915–1968).

   Томас Мертон

   • Merton's autobiography, 'The Seven Storey Mountain', became a bestseller.
   • He wrote extensively on spirituality and social justice.
   • Merton's dialogues with Eastern religions were groundbreaking.

2. Robert K. MertonC1formalamerican

   An American sociologist (1910–2003) who made significant contributions to the sociology of science and the study of social structure.

   Роберт К. Мертон

   • Merton developed the concept of 'self-fulfilling prophecy'.
   • His work on anomie and strain theory is foundational in criminology.
   • Merton's 'Matthew effect' describes how advantage accumulates.