Robert A. Dahl

Summary

Robert A. Dahl is a human^[1]. Born in Inwood^[2], he… he was born on December 17, 1915^[3]. He passed away in Hamden^[4]. He died on February 5, 2014^[5]. He worked as a political scientist^[6], professor^[7], and sociologist^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (616 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Inwood^[2], Robert A. Dahl…
• Robert A. Dahl passed away in Hamden^[4].
• Robert A. Dahl was born on December 17, 1915^[3].
• Robert A. Dahl died on February 5, 2014^[5].
• Robert A. Dahl held citizenship in United States^[10].
• Robert A. Dahl's professions included political scientist^[6].
• Robert A. Dahl's professions included professor^[7].
• Robert A. Dahl worked as a sociologist^[8].
• Robert A. Dahl's field of work was political science^[11].
• Robert A. Dahl held the position of chairperson^[12].
• Among Robert A. Dahl's employers was Yale University^[13].
• Robert A. Dahl was educated at Yale University^[14].
• Robert A. Dahl was educated at University of Washington^[15].
• Robert A. Dahl's doctoral advisor was Francis Coker^[16].
• A notable student of Robert A. Dahl was Nelson W. Polsby^[17].
• A notable student of Robert A. Dahl was Ray Wolfinger^[18].
• A notable student of Robert A. Dahl was Catharine MacKinnon^[19].
• A notable student of Robert A. Dahl was Guillermo O'Donnell^[20].
• A notable student of Robert A. Dahl was Edward Tufte^[21].
• A notable student of Robert A. Dahl was James S. Fishkin^[22].
• A notable work attributed to Robert A. Dahl is Who Governs?^[23].
• Robert A. Dahl received the Guggenheim Fellowship^[24].
• Robert A. Dahl received the Johan Skytte Prize in Political Science^[25].
• Robert A. Dahl received the Wilbur Cross Medal^[26].
• Robert A. Dahl received the Sterling Professor^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Inwood^[2], Robert A. Dahl… he was born on December 17, 1915^[3].

Education

Educated at Yale University^[14], a private university^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1701^[30], headquartered in New Haven^[31] and University of Washington^[15], a public research university^[32], in United States^[33], founded in 1861^[34]. Robert A. Dahl's doctoral advisor was Francis Coker^[16]. He earned the academic degree of Doktor Nauk in Political Science^[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include political scientist^[6], professor^[7], and sociologist^[8]. Robert A. Dahl's field of work was political science^[11]. He was employed by Yale University^[13]. He held the position of chairperson^[12]. Notable students include Nelson W. Polsby^[17], Ray Wolfinger^[18], Catharine MacKinnon^[19], Guillermo O'Donnell^[20], Edward Tufte^[21], and James S. Fishkin^[22]. Doctoral students include Catharine MacKinnon^[36], a lawyer^[37], b. 1946^[38], of United States^[39], awarded the Wilbur Cross Medal^[40], specialised in political science^[41]; James S. Fishkin^[42], an author^[43], b. 1948^[44], of United States^[45], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship^[46], specialised in political science^[47]; Nelson W. Polsby^[48], a political scientist^[49], 1934–2007^[50], of United States^[51], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship^[52], specialised in political science^[53]; Ian Shapiro^[54], a university teacher^[55], b. 1956^[56], of South Africa^[57], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship^[58], specialised in political science^[59]; Ray Wolfinger^[60], a political scientist^[61], 1931–2015^[62], of United States^[63], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[64]; and Jennifer Hochschild^[65], a political scientist^[66], b. 1950^[67], awarded the Wilbur Cross Medal^[68].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Robert A. Dahl is Who Governs?^[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship^[24], a fellowship grant^[69], in United States^[70], founded in 1925^[71]; Johan Skytte Prize in Political Science^[25], an award^[72], in Sweden^[73], founded in 1995^[74]; Wilbur Cross Medal^[26], an award^[75], founded in 1966^[76]; Sterling Professor^[27], a position^[77], in United States^[78]; honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense^[79], an award^[80], in Spain^[81]; and Spitz Prize^[82], an award^[83].

Death and Burial

Robert A. Dahl died on February 5, 2014^[5]. He died in Hamden^[4].

Why It Matters

Robert A. Dahl ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (616 views/month, #7,159 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[84] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[85]

He is credited with the discovery of polyarchy^[86], a form of government^[87]. Works attributed to him include Democracy and Its Critics^[88], a literary work^[89].

His notable doctoral advisees include Catharine MacKinnon^[90], a lawyer^[91], b. 1946^[92], of United States^[93], awarded the Wilbur Cross Medal^[94], specialised in political science^[95]; Ian Shapiro^[96]; James G. March^[97]; and James S. Fishkin^[98].

FAQs

Where was Robert A. Dahl born?

Robert A. Dahl's place of birth was Inwood^[2].

Where did Robert A. Dahl die?

Robert A. Dahl passed away in Hamden^[4].

What did Robert A. Dahl do for work?

Robert A. Dahl worked as political scientist^[6], professor^[7], and sociologist^[8].

Where did Robert A. Dahl go to school?

Robert A. Dahl was educated at Yale University^[14] and University of Washington^[15].

What awards did Robert A. Dahl receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship^[24], Johan Skytte Prize in Political Science^[25], Wilbur Cross Medal^[26], and Sterling Professor^[27].

What did Robert A. Dahl discover?

Robert A. Dahl is credited as discoverer of polyarchy^[86].