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Riesman

American  
[rees-muhn] / ˈris mən /

noun

  1. David, 1909–2002, U.S. sociologist.


Example Sentences

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"In short, you say truths, outright lies and half-truths in the middle, with an equal amount of enthusiasm and sincerity at all times," said Ms Riesman.

From BBC

But long before the two meet, Riesman introduces readers to what has arguably become the central conceit of both figures’ lives: the art of kayfabe.

From Washington Post

Both the Jewish author Abraham Josephine Riesman, as well as the right-wing publication Bounding into Comics, share this appraisal of Eedy.

From Salon

Riesman tells the story with lively and insightful writing.

From Washington Post

Then there are the Pepperidge Farm chocolate Milano cookies that Riesman, at Harvard, always served to his students after dinner at his house, while the real talk was happening.

From New York Times