Philip Abbott (academic)

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Philip Abbott
Born
Philip Reading Abbott

(1944-10-18)October 18, 1944
Abington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 23, 2019(2019-04-23) (aged 74)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
OccupationProfessor
Years active1970-2015
Known forBooks on US presidents
SpousePatricia Abbott
ChildrenJosh, Megan
AwardsDistinguished University Professor
Academic background
EducationAmerican University (BA)
Rutgers University (PhD)
Doctoral advisorGordon Schochet
Academic work
DisciplinePolitical science
Sub-discipline20th-century US political science
InstitutionsWayne State University
Notable studentsBob Fitrakis
Notable worksPolitical Thought in America (1991)

Philip R. Abbott (October 18, 1944 – April 23, 2019) was a professor emeritus of political science at Wayne State University, where he taught for 45 years, and author of numerous books and articles including Political Thought in America (1991),[1][2][3] making him "one of the leading scholars in the discipline of political science" and "one of the nation's foremost political theorists".[4]

  1. ^ "Obituary for Philip Abbott". Sullivan & Son. 2019. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  2. ^ Geller, Daniel S. (2019). "In Memoriam: Philip Abbott". PS: Political Science & Politics. 53 (2). Sullivan & Son: 383–395. doi:10.1017/S1049096520000062. S2CID 233343561.
  3. ^ Geller, Daniel S. (June 12, 2019). "Distinguished Professor Philip Abbott to Retire" (PDF). Wayne State University: 2. Retrieved August 28, 2022. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  4. ^ Geller, Daniel S. (June 12, 2019). "In memoriam: Distinguished university Professor of Political Science Emeritus Philip Abbott". Wayne State University. Retrieved August 28, 2022. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)