Edward C. Banfield

American political scientist (1916–1999)
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Edward C. Banfield

Summary

Edward C. Banfield is a human[1]. Born in Bloomfield[2], he… he was born on +1916-11-19T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in East Montpelier[4]. He died on +1999-09-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a political scientist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward C. Banfield's place of birth was Bloomfield[2].
  • Edward C. Banfield passed away in East Montpelier[4].
  • Edward C. Banfield was born on +1916-11-19T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Edward C. Banfield died on +1999-09-30T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Edward C. Banfield was married to Laura Fasano Banfield[8].
  • Edward C. Banfield held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Edward C. Banfield's professions included political scientist[6].
  • Among Edward C. Banfield's employers was Harvard University[10].
  • Edward C. Banfield was employed by University of Chicago[11].
  • Edward C. Banfield was employed by University of Pennsylvania[12].
  • Edward C. Banfield was employed by Harvard University[13].
  • Edward C. Banfield was educated at University of Chicago[14].
  • Edward C. Banfield's education included a stint at University of Connecticut[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward C. Banfield is The Moral Basis of a Backward Society[16].
  • Edward C. Banfield received the Guggenheim Fellowship[17].
  • Edward C. Banfield received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].
  • Edward C. Banfield was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
  • Edward C. Banfield was a member of American Political Science Association[20].
  • Edward C. Banfield was a member of Committee for Economic Development[21].
  • Edward C. Banfield is recorded as male[22].
  • Edward C. Banfield's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Edward C. Banfield supervised James Q. Wilson as a doctoral student[24].
  • Edward C. Banfield's Commons category is recorded as Edward C. Banfield[25].
  • Edward C. Banfield's family name is recorded as Banfield[26].
  • Edward C. Banfield's given name is recorded as Edward[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward C. Banfield was born in Bloomfield[2]. He was born on +1916-11-19T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Chicago[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1890[30], headquartered in Chicago[31] and University of Connecticut[15], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1881[34]. Edward C. Banfield studied under Edward Shils[35].

Career and Affiliations

Edward C. Banfield worked as a political scientist[6]. Employers include Harvard University[10], a private university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1636[38], headquartered in Cambridge[39]; University of Chicago[11], a private university[40], in United States[41], founded in 1890[42], headquartered in Chicago[43]; and University of Pennsylvania[12], a private university[44], in United States[45], founded in 1740[46], headquartered in Philadelphia[47]. He supervised James Q. Wilson as a doctoral student[24].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Edward C. Banfield is The Moral Basis of a Backward Society[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[17], a fellowship grant[48], in United States[49], founded in 1925[50] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18], a fellowship award[51].

Personal Life

Edward C. Banfield was married to Laura Fasano Banfield[8].

Death and Burial

Edward C. Banfield died on +1999-09-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in East Montpelier[4].

Why It Matters

Edward C. Banfield ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

His notable doctoral advisees include James Q. Wilson[53], a political scientist[54], 1931–2012[55], of United States[56], awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom[57].

FAQs

Where was Edward C. Banfield born?

Edward C. Banfield's place of birth was Bloomfield[2].

Where did Edward C. Banfield die?

Edward C. Banfield passed away in East Montpelier[4].

Who was Edward C. Banfield married to?

Edward C. Banfield's spouses include Laura Fasano Banfield[8].

What did Edward C. Banfield do for work?

Edward C. Banfield worked as political scientist[6].

Where did Edward C. Banfield go to school?

Edward C. Banfield was educated at University of Chicago[14] and University of Connecticut[15].

What awards did Edward C. Banfield receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[17] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].

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