Peter H. Rossi, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Peter H. Rossi

American sociologist

Date of Birth: 27-Dec-1921

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 07-Oct-2006

Profession: university teacher, sociologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Peter Henry Rossi (December 27, 1921 – October 7, 2006) was a prominent sociologist best known for his research on the origin of homelessness, and documenting the changing face of American homelessness in the 1980s.
Rossi was also known for his work devising ways to evaluate federally funded initiatives in education, health services, crime control, and housing.
He influentially applied his sociological expertise to affect related policy-making and funding agencies.
At his death, he was the Stuart A.
Rice professor emeritus of Sociology and the Director Emeritus of the Social and Demographic Research Institute (SADRI) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.