Wu Wenzao
| Wu Wenzao 吴文藻 | |
|---|---|
| Born |
20 December 1901 Jiangyin, Jiangsu, Qing Dynasty |
| Died |
24 September 1985 Beijing, People's Republic of China |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Occupation | sociologist |
| Relatives | Bingxin (wife) |
Wu Wenzao was a modern Chinese sociologist, anthropologist, ethnologist. He was born in Jiangyin, Jiangsu, and in 1928 he got his PhD. at Columbia University. In 1938 he founded the Department of Sociology of Yunnan University, after 1950 he served as a professor of Central College for Nationalities. Fei Xiaotong, Lin Yaohua, Huang Huajie, Qu Tongzu were his students. Wu promoted localization of sociology in China.