Russell Hardin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1940 |
| Died | February 24, 2017 (aged 76–77) |
| Academic background | |
| Education | University of Texas (BA) Oxford University (BA) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (PhD) |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | University of Pennsylvania University of Maryland University of Chicago Stanford University New York University |
Russell Hardin (1940 – 24 February 2017) was an American political scientist. He is known for his works on collective action and trust. He earned his PhD at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1971. At the time of his death, he was a professor in the New York University Department of Politics. In 1990, he was elected fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.