Recently, the sudden death of Zhu Weijue, a professor at the Department of Sociology at the School of Politics and International Relations of Tongji University, has attracted widespread attention. Professor Zhu Weijue is a highly respected sociologist, a member of the Board of Directors of the Chinese Sociological Association and the Chairman of the Committee on Social Geography. It is reported that he died tragically on May 2, 2024 in Izu, Shizuoka, Japan, at the age of 63.
After the news of Professor Zhu Weijue's death broke, the Chinese Sociological Association quickly asked the family to confirm and confirm the sad news. Similarly, the reporter also contacted the hotline of the admissions office of the School of Political Science and International Relations of Tongji University, which also said that it had received and confirmed the death of Professor Zhu Weijue.
Professor Zhu Weijue is an influential scholar with outstanding contributions to the fields of urban sociology and theoretical sociology. He served as the dean of the Department of Sociology at the School of Political Science and International Relations of Tongji University, and led students to conduct "field research" on the history of Nanchang Road Intersection, and also presided over the compilation of "Nanchang Road Store Signboard Guidelines (First Draft)" and other works. His monographs include Bourdieu's "Cultural Capital", "Sustainable and Inclusive Development: Diverse Practices in Global Cities", and "Globalization, Gentrification, and the Postspace".
The passing of Professor Zhu Weijue is a great loss to the Chinese sociological community. He is not only an outstanding scholar, but also a mentor and enlightener who cares for the next generation of sociology researchers. His research and scholarly impact will continue to inspire the development and advancement of the field of sociology.
We miss Professor Chu's academic talent and selfless dedication, and extend our deepest condolences and condolences to his family and colleagues. May Professor Zhu Weijue's soul rest in peace and his academic contributions will always be remembered. #同济大学教授##社会学##同济大学##学术界##中国社会#