Martin Shefter

Feb 11, 1943 - Nov 02, 2023

Ithaca, NY

Martin Shefter ’64, a distinguished professor of government emeritus in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) with a profound impact on American political studies, passed away on November 3, 2023, in Ithaca 79. Born on December 2, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, Shefter's life was marked by his dedication to understanding American urban politics, New York City politics, and the intersection of international systems with U.S. institutions. Despite facing a tragic mid-career bike accident that resul...Read More

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