Lauristin, Marju (1940–)
Lauristin, Marju (1940–)
Estonian politician and journalist. Born April 7, 1940, in Tallinn, Estonia; Tartu University, degree in journalism and sociology of mass communication, 1966; Moscow University, PhD in journalism, 1976.
Began career as journalist at Estonian radio in Tallinn; was a researcher and head of Laboratory of Sociology at Tartu University (1970–72), then associate professor of journalism (1972–88), professor of Social Policy (1995–99), and became professor of Social Communication (2003); served as member of Estonian Parliament (1990–95, 1999–2003); was minister of Social Affairs (1992–94) and deputy speaker; writings include Towards a Civil Society (1993) and Return to the Western World (1997).
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