David Thorns | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Christopher Thorns 26 August 1943 County Durham, England |
| Died | (aged 77) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Spouse |
Gloria Kathleen Corrigan
(m. 1966; died 2018) |
| Children | 2 |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University of Sheffield University of Exeter University of Canterbury |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Sociology |
| Sub-discipline | Urban sociology |
| Institutions | University of Exeter University of Auckland University of Canterbury |
David Christopher Thorns ONZM (26 August 1943 – 25 December 2020) was a New Zealand sociologist, particularly known for his work on urban and suburban sociology.