V. O. Key Jr.

V. O. Key Jr.
Born(1908-03-13)March 13, 1908
DiedOctober 4, 1963(1963-10-04) (aged 55)
Education
OccupationPolitical scientist
Known fora leader of the "behavioral movement" in political studies
Spouse
Luella Gettys
(m. 1934)
Notes

Valdimer Orlando Key Jr. (March 13, 1908 – October 4, 1963) was an American political scientist known for his empirical study of American elections and voting behavior.[2] His 1949 book Southern Politics in State and Nation examined the political systems of the 11 southern states constituting the former Confederacy, both individually and in their shared features. He taught at Johns Hopkins University and Harvard.

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