Anisfield-Wolf Book Award
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Edition 1 (1936) Winner
Harold Foote Gosnell
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Harold Foote Gosnell
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1896-12-24 （United States）
- Died
- 1997-01-08 （United States） age 100
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
Career
- Occupations
- political scientist, writer, professor, government official
- Active Years
- 1918-1980
- Affiliations
- Faculty, University of Chicago, Faculty, American University, Professor of Political Science, Howard University, United States Department of State (service)
- Influenced By
- Charles Edward Merriam
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rochester | — | Department of Political Science | 学士 (summa cum laude) | 1914-1918 | United States |
| University of Chicago | — | Department of Political Science | Ph.D. | 1918-1922 | United States |
University of Rochester
Department of Political Science
Degree:
学士 (summa cum laude)
Period:
1914-1918
Year of Graduation:
1918
Country:
United States
Graduated summa cum laude
University of Chicago
Department of Political Science
Degree:
Ph.D.
Period:
1918-1922
Year of Graduation:
1922
Country:
United States
Received doctorate
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Anisfield-Wolf Book Award | Negro Politicians: The Rise of Negro Politics in Chicago | — | Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards | 受賞 |
Anisfield-Wolf Book Award
1936
Work:
Negro Politicians: The Rise of Negro Politics in Chicago
Organization:
Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Boss Platt and His New York Machine: A Study of the Political Leadership of Thomas C. Platt, Theodore Roosevelt, and Others
1924 political science, non-fictionA study of New York political leadership and machine politics, focusing on figures such as Thomas C. Platt and Theodore Roosevelt.
boss politicslocal politicspolitical leadership
Getting out the Vote: An Experiment in the Stimulation of Voting
1927 political science, empirical studyAn empirical experiment examining methods to stimulate voter turnout and their effectiveness.
voting behaviorexperimental researchpolitical participation
Machine Politics: Chicago Model
1937 political science, regional studyDetailed analysis of the structure and function of machine politics in Chicago. A revised edition was published in 1969.
machine politicsurban politicsparty organization
Negro Politicians: The Rise of Negro Politics in Chicago
1935 political science, race and politicsA historical and political study of the rise of black political leadership and organization in Chicago.
race and politicsurban politicsleadership
Champion Campaigner: Franklin D. Roosevelt
1952 political biographyA political-biographical study of Franklin D. Roosevelt's campaigning and mass mobilization techniques.
political biographycampaigningleadership
Truman's Crises: A Political Biography of Harry S. Truman
1980 political biographyA biographical study analyzing major crises and decisions during Harry S. Truman's administration from a political science perspective.
political biographyadministrative decision-makingforeign policy and security
Bibliography
- Boss Platt and His New York Machine (1924)
- Getting out the Vote: An Experiment in the Stimulation of Voting (1927)
- Machine Politics: Chicago Model (1937; 2nd ed. 1969)
- Negro Politicians: The Rise of Negro Politics in Chicago (1935; 2nd ed. 1968)
- Champion Campaigner: Franklin D. Roosevelt (1952)
- Truman's Crises: A Political Biography of Harry S. Truman (1980)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- empirical, behavioralist approachcombines historical narrative with statistical and psychological methodsscholarly and clear prose
- Recurring Motifs
- voting behavior and turnoutmachine politics and urban governancerace and political representation
Legacy
Gosnell made pioneering contributions to the study of voting behavior and machine politics, known for empirical research influenced by the Chicago school. In his honor, the Gosnell Prize recognizes outstanding work in political methodology.
Academic Societies
- American Political Science Association
- Society for Political Methodology
Archives
- Harold F. Gosnell Papers (University of Chicago)
Trivia
- Born in 1896 and died in 1997 at the age of 100.
- Won the 1936 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for 'Negro Politicians'.
- The Gosnell Prize, named after him, is awarded for excellence in political methodology.