Gerald Marwell

Gerald Marwell
Born(1937-02-12)February 12, 1937
DiedMarch 24, 2013(2013-03-24) (aged 76)
Scientific career
FieldsSociology
InstitutionsNew York University

Gerald Marwell (February 12, 1937 – March 24, 2013) was an American sociologist, social psychologist and behavioral economist. He was most recently Professor of Sociology at New York University. He is best known for his innovative work on problems of collective action, cooperation, social movements, compliance-gaining behavior, adolescence and religion.