Abstract Raymond W. Mack began his career at Northwestern as an assistant professor of sociology in 1953, and became a full professor in 1962. He was the founding director of Northwestern's Center for Urban Affairs from 1968-1971. He left teaching to become Vice President and Dean of Faculties, then Provost. In 1987 Mack returned to teaching and research, which he continued until his retirement in 1992. Mack wrote numerous articles and reviews for professional journals, especially on topics relating...