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Jack Lively

1930 – 1998

English academic

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Lived 1930 – 1998 (aged 68). Jack Lively was a British political scientist.

John Frederick Lively (15 June 1930 – 27 October 1998) was emeritus professor of politics at the University of Warwick. He is known for his influential study of democracy.

Early life and family Jack Lively was born in Newcastle upon Tyne on 15 June 1930. He was educated at the Royal Grammar School, Newcastle, and then St John's College, Cambridge.

He was married to the novelist Penelope Lively.

Career Lively was professor of politics at the University of Warwick for 14 years. He was a specialist on utilitarianism and wrote an influential study of democracy.

Death Lively died in London on 27 October 1998.

Selected publications Social and Political Thought of Alexis de Tocqueville. Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1965. The Enlightenment. Longmans, London, 1966. Democracy. Blackwell, Oxford, 1975. Utilitarian Logic and Politics: James Mill's "Essay on Government". Clarendon Press, Oxford. 1978. Democracy in Britain: A Reader. Blackwell, Oxford, 1994. (edited with Adam Lively)

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St John's College, Royal Grammar School, Newcastle upon Tyne
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University of Warwick
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John Frederick Lively

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Lively?

English academic (1930–1998)

When was Jack Lively born?

Jack Lively was born on 15 June 1930.

When did Jack Lively die?

Jack Lively died on 27 October 1998.

What was Jack Lively's occupation?

Jack Lively was a political scientist.

What nationality was Jack Lively?

Jack Lively was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Lively

· Wikidata: Q18783755

· DBpedia: Jack Lively (political scientist)

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