John J. Pitney
American political scientist
About John J. Pitney
Born 1955. John J. Pitney is an American political scientist, political analyst, political adviser and university teacher.
John Jack Pitney Jr. (born June 18, 1955) is an American political scientist. He is the Roy P. Crocker Professor of Politics at Claremont McKenna College.
Early life and education Pitney was born in 1955, the son of a milkman and a homemaker. He grew up on the west side of Saratoga Springs, New York, where his grandfather told him stories of local political corruption and he volunteered for Richard Nixon's 1968 presidential campaign. He received his doctorate in political science from Yale University in 1985; his dissertation focused on government handling of toxic waste.
He is also an expert on the politics of autism and wrote a book on the subject.
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Personal life Pitney is married and has two children. His wife works for Disney.
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American political scientist
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John J. Pitney was born on 18 June 1955.
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John J. Pitney is a political scientist, political analyst, political adviser and university teacher.
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