Description: (Politician)
Maurice Duverger was a prominent French figure in political science, known for his significant contributions to the field. He founded one of the first political science faculties in Bordeaux and served as an emeritus professor at the Sorbonne. Duverger conducted extensive research on political systems and institutions, focusing on empirical investigation methods. He formulated Duverger's law, which explains the relationship between electoral systems and party formations, and also introduced the term semi-presidential system. Throughout his career, he published numerous influential books and articles, establishing himself as a respected authority in political science.