William H. Riker
American political scientist (1920–1993) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Harrison Riker (September 22, 1920 – June 26, 1993) was an American political scientist who is prominent for applying game theory and mathematics to political science.[1][2] He helped to establish University of Rochester as a center of behavioral revolution in political science.[3][2][4]
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William H. Riker | |
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Born | (1920-09-22)September 22, 1920 Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | June 26, 1993(1993-06-26) (aged 72) Rochester, New York, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | |
Known for | Positive political theory |
Spouse |
Mary Elizabeth Lewis
(m. 1943) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Political science |
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