Walter Samuel Gerst Kohn

Background

Kohn, Walter Samuel Gerst was born on May 16, 1923 in Lichtenfels, Germany. Came to the United States, 1947.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Economics, University London, 1947. Master of Arts in Political Science, New School Social Research, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy of Political Science, New School Social Research, 1953.

Career

Lecturer economics, government, Lawrence College, Appleton, Wisconsin, 1952-1954; assistant professor social studies, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1954-1956; from assistant professor to professor, Illinois State University, Normal, 1956-1986; professor emeritus, Illinois State University, Normal, since 1986. Board directors Town of Normal Library.

Achievements

• Walter Samuel Gerst Kohn has been listed as a notable political scientist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Governments and Politics of the German-Speaking Countries

    (The book includes a study upon the politics of Switzerlan...)

  • WOMEN IN NATIONAL LEGISLATURES A Comparitive Study of Six Countries
  • Women in National Legislatures

Connections

Married Rita Tevelowitz, 1955. 3 children.

Spouse:

Rita Tevelowitz