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Jack Rothman is an American Sociologist. He is best known for his work in Community Organizing within the field of Social Work. As a university professor, he has authored approximately 25 books and lectured extensively on the subject. He is recognized nationally and internationally for “Three Models of Community Organization Practice,” the leading conceptualization of community intervention.

Early life and education
Jack Rothman was born in 1927 in the State of New York. He, as well as his older sister Beatrice, are the offspring of Jewish immigrants from eastern Europe.

After graduating from high school, Rothman obtained his bachelor’s degree from City College of New York. He gained social work practice experience with the New York City Youth Board and B’nai B’rith Youth Organization.

From there, he moved on to acquire a Masters Degree in Social Work from the Ohio State University in 1951. He finished his formal education in 1960 when he earned a PhD from Columbia University, with an emphasis on social psychology.

Career in academia
In the early 1960s, Rothman joined Professor Meyer Schwartz at the University of Pittsburgh to implement the first contemporary two-year concentration in community organization.

In 1962, Dr. Rothman joined the faculty at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He, along with his U of M colleagues, designed the most comprehensive community organization curriculum and influenced the profession to accept social action and political advocacy as a legitimate practice in social work.

During his tenure at Michigan, Dr. Rothman co-authored "Strategies of Community Intervention", originally published in 1974, which is currently in its 7th edition and is the longest standing text in community organization--and possibly in social work generally.

In 1984, Rothman left Michigan to take a position at the University of California; Los Angeles. He currently holds the title of Professor Emeritus at the Luskin School of Public Affairs within UCLA.

Jack Rothman has made major conceptual contributions to the community organization field. His research has centered on community and organizational analysis, including planned change in social institutions (6).

Published books in social work

 * A New Look at Field Instruction: Education for Application of Practice Skills in Community Organization and Social Planning; Rothman, Jack Jones, Wyatt C.; Publisher: Association Press; ISBN10: 0809618117 ISBN13: 9780809618118
 * Case Management: Integrating Individual and Community Practice; Jack Rothman, Jon Simon Sager; Publisher: Allyn and Bacon; ISBN10: 0205265685, ISBN13: 9780205265688 DDC 361.3/2/0973 LCC: HV687.5 Edition: (alk. paper)
 * Changing Organizations and Community Programs; Jack Rothman, John Erlich, Joseph G. Teresa; Publisher: Sage Publications; ISBN10: 0803916183 ISBN13: 9780803916180 Edition: (pbk.)
 * Fostering Participation and Promoting Innovation: Handbook for Human Service Professionals; Jack Rothman, Joseph G. Teresa, John  Erlich;  Publisher: F.E. Peacock; ISBN10: 0875812457 ISBN13: 9780875812458
 * Guidelines for Case Management: Putting Research to Professional Use; Jack Rothman; Publisher: F.E. Peacock Publishers; ISBN10: 0875813623 ISBN13: 9780875813622 DDC: 361.3/2 LCC: HV40
 * Intervention Research: Design and Development for Human Services; Jack Rothman; Publisher: Haworth Press; ISBN10: 1560244216 ISBN13: 9781560244219; ISBN10: 1560244208 ISBN13: 9781560244202
 * Issues in Race and Ethnic Relations: Theory, Research, and Action; Jack Rothman, James Boggs;  Publisher: F. E. Peacock Publishers; ISBN10: 0875811930 ISBN13: 9780875811932 DDC: 301.45/1/0973 Edition: (pbk.)
 * Marketing Human Service Innovations; Jack Rothman; Publisher: Sage Publications; ISBN10: 0803919646 ISBN13: 9780803919648 DDC: 658.8/02 LCC: HF5415
 * Marketing Human Service Innovations; Jack Rothman; Publisher: Sage Publications; ISBN10: 0803919654 ISBN13: 9780803919655 DDC: 658.8/02 LCC: HF5415 Edition: (pbk.)
 * Planning and Organizing for Social Change: Action Principles from Social Science Research; Jack Rothman; Publisher: Columbia University Press; ISBN10: 0231083351 ISBN13: 9780231083355 DDC: 303.4/84/0973 LCC: H62 Edition: (pbk.), ISBN10: 0231037740 ISBN13: 9780231037747 DDC: 303.4/84/0973 LCC: H62
 * Practice with Highly Vulnerable Clients: Case Management and Community-Based Service; Jack Rothman; Publisher: Prentice Hall; ISBN10: 013119058X ISBN13: 9780131190580 DDC: 361.32 LCC: HV43
 * Promoting Innovation and Change in Organizations and Communities: A Planning Manual; Jack Rothman; John Erlich, Joseph G. Teresa; Publisher: Wiley; ISBN10: 0471739677 ISBN13: 9780471739678 DDC: 658.4/06 LCC: H62
 * Promoting Social Justice in the Multigroup Society; A Casebook for Group Relations Practitioners; Jack Rothman; Publisher: Association Press; ISBN10: 0809618044 ISBN13: 9780809618040
 * Reflections on Community Organization: Enduring Themes and Critical Issues; Jack Rothman; Publisher: F.E. Peacock; ISBN10: 0875814166 ISBN13: 9780875814162
 * Runaway & Homeless Youth: Strengthening Services to Families and Children; Jack Rothman; Publisher: Longman; ISBN10: 080130539X ISBN13: 9780801305399 DDC: 362.7/4/0973 LCC: HV1431 Edition
 * Social R & D: Research and Development in the Human Services; Jack Rothman; Publisher: Prentice-Hall; ISBN10: 0138181128 ISBN13: 9780138181123 DDC: 300/.1/8 LCC: H62, ISBN10: 0137740425 ISBN13: 9780137740420 DDC: 300/.1/8 LCC: H62
 * Strategies Of Community Intervention; Jack Rothman; Publisher: Eddie Bowers Publishing Company; ISBN10: 1578790719 ISBN13: 9781578790715 DDC: 307.14 Edition: Paperback; 2008-01-30
 * Strategies of Community Intervention: Macro Practice; Jack Rothman, John Erlich, John E. Tropman; Publisher: F.E. Peacock Publishers; ISBN10: 0875813909 ISBN13: 9780875813905 DDC: 307.1/4 Edition: (pbk.)
 * Strategies of Community Intervention; Jack Rothman, John Erlich, John  E. Tropman; Publisher: F.E. Peacock Publishers; ISBN10: 0875814360 ISBN13: 9780875814360 DDC: 307.1/4 LCC: HN49
 * Tactics & Techniques of Community Intervention; John Tropman, John E. Erlich, Jack Rothman; Publisher: F.E. Peacock Publishers; ISBN10: 0875814352 ISBN13: 9780875814353 DDC: 307 LCC: HN18, ISBN10: 0875813917 ISBN13: 9780875813912 DDC: 361.8
 * Using Research in Organizations: A Guide to Successful Application; Jack Rothman; Publisher: Published in cooperation with the National Institute of Social Work, London, and the Center for Research; ISBN10: 0803914423 ISBN13: 9780803914421 DDC: 658.4/03/072 LCC: H62, ISBN10: 0803914431 ISBN13: 9780803914438 DDC: 658.4/03/072 LCC: H62 Edition: (pbk.)

Awards and recognition

 * 2010 Distinguished Career Award, Ohio State University, College of Social Work.
 * NASW Social Work Pioneer, National Association of Social Workers.
 * Biography in the “Historical Dictionary of Community Organization”.
 * 1980 Gunner Myrdai Award for Human Services, presented by The Evaluation Research Society.
 * 1992 Outstanding Lifetime Achievement in Community Organization, presented by the Association of Community Organization and Social Administration (ACOSA).
 * Two Fullbright Senior Research Fellowships, one in Great Britain and one in Israel.
 * Harry Lurie Fellowship.

Personal life


Jack met his wife, Judy, while they were both attending Ohio State University. They have three children together, Amy, Dan, and Josh, and two grand children, Andrew and Emily. He is described as a kind and caring person by those who know him well (citation needed).

Rothman believes in Social Activism and is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America. He has written political opinion pieces for a variety of print and electronic media, including The Nation, Social Policy, The Los Angeles Times, and the Huffington Post.

Living in Los Angeles, the Mecca of film production, heightened Rothman’s lifelong passion for movies and inspired him to learn more about the film-making industry. This interest culminated with him writing "Hollywood in Wide Angle", published in 2004. The book offers a glance into the film-making process and its sociological implications through interviews with over 30 of Hollywood's biggest directors.

Dr. Rothman’s aptitude for writing extends beyond his scholarly activities and into his personal life, as he enjoys composing various types of rhymes (citation needed). In addition, he has always had a strong appreciation for humor, and stand-up comedy in particular. While growing up, his comedic idol was Jack Benny (citation needed). Rothman has been quoted as saying, “Humor has always been a core part of my makeup”.

Jack decided to give stand-up comedy a try for himself after retiring from being a full-time professor. He started by enrolling in amateur comedy classes and then performed off-hours at clubs around Los Angeles such as the Comedy Store, The Improv in Hollywood, and the Ice House in Pasadena.

Jack Rothman’s trademark look is not a tweed jacket, as is the stereotype for a college professor, but rather to wear a flat cap on his head.