Edward Christie Banfield American conservative political scientist. Date of Birth: 19.11.1916 Country: USA

Content:

1. Edward C. Banfield
2. Academic Career
3. Political Involvement
4. Major Works
5. Other Notable Publications

Edward C. Banfield

Early Life and Education

Edward C. Banfield was an American political scientist of the conservative persuasion. He graduated from the University of Connecticut, where he studied English and agriculture.

Academic Career

Banfield taught at the University of Chicago, where he became close to Leo Strauss and Milton Friedman. In 1959, he joined the faculty of Harvard University. Among Banfield's many students was Bruce Kovner.

Political Involvement

Banfield served as an advisor to Republican presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan.

Major Works

The Moral Basis of a Backward Society (1958)

This book describes the lifestyle of a poor village in southern Italy.

Other Notable Publications

Urban Government: A Reader in Politics and Administration (1961)
American Foreign Aid Doctrines (1963)
Big City Politics (1965)
The Democratic Muse: Visual Arts and the Public Interest (1984)

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