Lewis F Richardson (1981-1953), a physicist by training, was a pioneer in meteorology and peace research and remains a towering presence in both fields. This edited volume reviews his work and assesses its influence in the social sciences, notably his work on arms races and their consequences, mathematical models, the size distribution of wars, and geographical features of conflict. It contains brief bibliographies of his main publications and of articles and books written about Richardson and his work and discusses his continuing influence in peace research and international relations as well as his attitude to the ethical responsibilities of a scientist. It will be of interest to a wide range of scholars.
Gleditsch, Nils Petter (ed.) (2020) Lewis Fry Richardson: His Intellectual Legacy and Influence in the Social Sciences. Heidelberg: Springer. Pioneers in Arts, Humanities, Science, Engineering, Practice (27).
