William H. Riker
William H. Riker | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 22, 1920 Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | June 26, 1993 (aged 72) Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | |
| Known for | Positive political theory |
| Spouse |
Mary Elizabeth Lewis
(m. 1943) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Political science |
| Institutions | |
William Harrison Riker (September 22, 1920 – June 26, 1993) was an American political scientist known for applying game theory and mathematics to political science. He helped establish University of Rochester as a center of the behavioral revolution in political science.