Background
Finkelstein, Lawrence S. was born on March 11, 1925 in New York City. Son of Frank and Sylvia (Lemkin) Finkelstein.
Finkelstein, Lawrence S. was born on March 11, 1925 in New York City. Son of Frank and Sylvia (Lemkin) Finkelstein.
Bachelor, Columbia College, 1944. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1970.
Staff Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, New York City, 1952-1957, director of studies, 1957-1962, vice president, 1959-1965. Deputy assistant secretary of defense Industry Standard Architecture, United States Department Defense, Washington, 1965-1966. Director Case-Wru Study, Cleveland, 1966-1967.
Acting dean graduate school Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts, 1967-1969. Secretary, research associate Center for International Affairs, Harvard University, Cambridge, 1969-1973. Professor political science department Northern Illinois University, Dekalb, since 1973.
Member United States National Commission for United Nations Educational, Washington, 1977-1982.
Member American Political Science Association, American Society of International Law, Arms Control Association, Chicago Committee, Chicago Council on Foreign Relations, International Institute for Strategic Studies, International Studies Association Council on Foreign Relations, Academy Associate Atlantic Council United States, American Academy Political Science.
Married Marina Salvin, August 4, 1951 (deceased 1972). 1 child, Susan; married Non Talland, June 23, 1973. Children: Claudia Talland Barnet, Valentine Talland.