James A. Riedel
James A. Riedel was a 20th-century American professor of political science at the State University of New York at Albany.
Background
James A. Riedel was born on February 4, 1921, in Rocky Ford, Colorado. His parents were Ferdinand and Eva Riedel. Riedel received a bachelor's degree from the University of Denver, a master's degree from the Syracuse University, and doctorate from the University of Chicago.Career
During World War II, Riedel served in the United States Army Signal Corps.Riedel was a professor of political science at SUNY Albany for 50 years.
Riedel also served as book review editor for the Journal of Northeastern Political Science Associations.
After retiring from teaching, Riedel was a director of research for the Defense Personnel Security Research Center of Monterey, California, a division of the United States Navy, for whom he oversaw research and publication of many reports.
Personal life and death
Riedel married Betty-jo Riedel; they had four children.James A. Riedel died age 85 on March 26, 2006, in Clifton Park, New York, at Ellis Hospital.
Works
Books:Hoosiers Go to the Polls with Joseph L. Martin New perspectives in state and local politics Capitol goods: the New York State Legislature at work with Leight StelzerArticles:
- "Boss and Faction," Annals of the American Academy of Political Science and Social Science
- ''Summary and Explanation of Changes to the Adjudicative Guidelines Approved by the President December 29, 2005''