Quincy Wright
Quincy Wright | |
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Wright c. 1940 | |
| Born | December 28, 1890 Medford, Massachusetts, United States |
| Died | October 17, 1970 (aged 79) Charlottesville, Virginia, United States |
| Occupation | professor, Political scientist |
| Genre | War, International law |
Philip Quincy Wright (December 28, 1890 – October 17, 1970) was an American political scientist based at the University of Chicago known for his pioneering work and expertise in international law, international relations, and security studies. He headed the Causes of War project at the University of Chicago, which resulted in the prominent 1942 multi-volume book A Study of War.