Birth Order and Political Behavior [Paperback]

Albert Somit (Author), Alan Arwine (Author), Steven Peterson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 15, 2002

This book provides a careful examination of the possible influence of birth order on political achievement and behavior. The authors look at American presidents, Supreme Court justices, United States senators and representatives, and the careers of an entire West Point class. For a comparative dimension, they also study British Prime Ministers, U.N. Secretaries General, post-Renaissance popes, leaders of the U.S.S.R., and great generals through the ages. What the authors find is that there is no measurable relationship between birth order (and being first born) and political achievement and behavior. These findings cast considerable doubt on the long standing belief that birth order has an important impact on either achievement or behavior. The authors clarify that very few studies suggesting such a relationship do not stand up under careful scrutiny. This basic conclusion and other curious findings from the study make Birth Order And Political Behavior insightful reading for almost any behavioral scientist. The book will also be relevant to courses in child development, clinical psychology, psychiatry, political science, anthropology, and sociology.

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About the Author

Albert Somit is Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of the University of Chicago. Alan Arwine is Lecturer at Southern Illinois University. Steven Peterson is Professor of Political Science at Alfred University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: University Press Of America (February 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761801340
• ISBN-13: 978-0761801344
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,910,269 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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