Myrdal
Americannoun
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Alva (Reimer) 1902–86, Swedish sociologist and diplomat (wife of Gunnar Myrdal): shared Nobel Peace Prize 1982 with Alfonso García Robles.
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(Karl) Gunnar 1898–1987, Swedish sociologist and economist (husband of Alva Myrdal): shared Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences 1974 with Friedrich Hayek.
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Myrdal countered that state lawmakers already mandate many aspects of school curriculum including sex and abstinence education, Native American history and anti-bullying programs.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2023
In Cox’s reading of Myrdal, caste exists as an independent force, directing the energies and activities of Black and white people alike.
From New York Times • Nov. 9, 2021
The changes from the original proposals were positive for public finances and the economic recovery, said Myrdal Gunarto, an economist with Maybank Indonesia.
From Reuters • Oct. 6, 2021
“I hear people talking about it,” Myrdal said.
From Washington Times • Sep. 2, 2021
A condensation of An American dilemma by Gunnar Myrdal with the assistance of Richard Sterner & Arnold Rose.
From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1977 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office
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