Swift, Richard Newton

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SWIFT, Richard Newton

SWIFT, Richard Newton. American, b. 1924. Genres: International relations/Current affairs. Career: New York University, joined faculty, 1949, Professor, 1952-83, Head, Dept. of Government and International Relations, 1963-69, Emeritus, 1983-; Vice-Chairman, Commission to Study the Organization of Peace, 1971-82; Executive Committee Member, International Law Association, 1973-85. Publications: World Affairs and the College Curriculum, 1949; International Law: Current and Classic, 1969; (ed.) Annual Review of U.N. Affairs (yearbooks), 1950-69. Contributor to books. Address: 55 E 9th St, Apt. 10-D, New York, NY 10003, U.S.A.