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J. David Singer

1925 – 2009

American political scientist

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Lived 1925 – 2009 (aged 84). J. David Singer was an American political scientist and university teacher.

J. David Singer (December 7, 1925, New York City – December 28, 2009, Ann Arbor, Michigan) was an American professor of political science at the University of Michigan. Singer was a pioneer in the application of quantitative methods to hypothesis testing and theory development in the field of international relations. His major contribution was the Correlates of War project, which he began in 1964 at the University of Michigan. It is a major database of statistics relating to war and its causes.

He was born in Brooklyn on December 7, 1925. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He held a bachelor's degree from Duke University and obtained a doctoral degree from New York University in 1956. He was an outspoken opponent of the Vietnam War. He joined the faculty at the University of Michigan in 1958.

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Education
Duke University, New York University
Employers
University of Michigan
Awards
Susan Strange Award
Also known as
Joel David Singer

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Who was J. David Singer?

American political scientist (1925–2009)

When was J. David Singer born?

J. David Singer was born on 7 December 1925 in Brooklyn.

When did J. David Singer die?

J. David Singer died on 28 December 2009 in Ann Arbor.

What was J. David Singer's occupation?

J. David Singer was a political scientist and university teacher.

What nationality was J. David Singer?

J. David Singer was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: J. David Singer

· Wikidata: Q4354619

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