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Karl Deutsch

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Karl Deutsch · Philosophy & Social Sciences

What

Political scientist; theorist of nationalism, communication, and cybernetics in politics

When

1912, Prague, Austria-Hungary (now Czech Republic) — 1992, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Where

Czechoslovakia · United States · Germany

Biography

Karl Deutsch is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Political scientist; theorist of nationalism, communication, and cybernetics in politics

How & why

Social and political scientist born into a Jewish, German-speaking family in Prague. He pioneered quantitative and cybernetic approaches to nationalism, political communication and international integration, notably in 'Nationalism and Social Communication' (1953) and 'The Nerves of Government' (1963). He taught at MIT, Yale and Harvard and directed the WZB Berlin Social Science Center.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Political Philosophy & Science

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Political scientist; theorist of nationalism, communication, and cybernetics in politics

1912

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Political Philosophy & Science