Benjamin Ginsberg

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Benjamin Ginsberg

Political Science

#1413

World Rank

#1694

Historical Rank

#717

USA Rank

political-science Degrees

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• Political Science

Benjamin Ginsberg 's Degrees

• PhD Political Science University of Chicago
• Masters Political Science University of Chicago
• Bachelors Political Science University of Chicago

Why Is Benjamin Ginsberg Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Benjamin Ginsberg is a libertarian political scientist and professor at Johns Hopkins University who is notable for his criticism of American politics, in which he says that citizens have become "marginalized as political actors" and political parties weakened while state power has grown. His assessment of the futility of voting, along with his notion that the public has an illusion of control over government, has caused controversy. He is a co-author, along with Matthew Crenson, of Downsizing Democracy, 2004, which received critical attention in mainstream newspapers.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Benjamin Ginsberg ?

Benjamin Ginsberg is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Chicago
• Johns Hopkins University