Mary Fainsod Katzenstein

American political scientist

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Born: February 12, 1945
Birthplace: Boston
Occupation: academic
, writer
, political scientist
Spouse: Peter J. Katzenstein
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Mary Fainsod Katzenstein is an American political scientist. She is the Stephen and Evalyn Milman Professor of American Studies, Emerita at Cornell University. She specializes in prison reform in the United States, the history of American feminist activism, and the politics of India.

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Sex or gender: female
Awards: Heinz I. Eulau Award(2011)
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Victoria Schuck Award(1999)
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