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Thomas J. Scheff, a pioneering sociologist whose work reshaped the study of emotions, mental illness, and human connection, died May 23, 2025, in Santa Barbara. He was 95. Born in 1929, Scheff spent much of his distinguished academic career at UC Santa Barbara, where he was a revered teacher, mentor, and interdisciplinary thinker. Over decades […]
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