Richard Sprague Beth

Background

Beth, Richard Sprague was born on June 29, 1944 in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. Son of Richard Alexander and Hettie Beth.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs magna cum laude, Princeton University, 1966; Master of Philosophy in Political Science, Yale University, 1970; Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, Yale University, 1976.

Career

From instructor to assistant professor political science, Boston University, 1974-1978; assistant professor, S.W. Missouri State University, Springfield, 1978-1980; analyst in American national government congressional research service, Library. Congress, Washington, 1980-1986; specialist, head legislation budget process section, Library. Congress, Washington, 1987-1992; specialist legislation process, Library.

Congress, Washington, since 1993.

Achievements

• Richard Sprague Beth has been listed as a noteworthy Social science analyst by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active various political campaigns, Wisconsin, Connecticut, New York, others, 1967-1972, Boston Food Co-op, 1974-1978, Democratic Socialists American, Washington, 1982-1992;member citizens' advising committee School Board, Prince George's County, Maryland., since 1993. Captain United States Army, 1970-1972. Member American Political Science Association (founding member transformational politics section 1986), Congressional Research Employees Association (Vice-President 1984-1985, Distinguished Svc. award 1984, 86), Washington Philosophy Club.

Interests

• Avocations: contemporary interpretive philosophy, theory of politicalinteraction, group process/conflict resolution, community action.

Connections

Married Janet McFerren, May 24, 1975 (divorced April 1981). Married Claire Emma Kreymborg, May 8, 1982. Children: Hettie Jeanette, Erika Anne.

Father:

Richard Alexander Beth

Mother:

Hettie Beth

Spouse:

Claire Emma Kreymborg

Spouse:

Janet McFerren

child:

Hettie Jeanette Beth

child:

Erika Anne Beth