I was born in New York City, educated at Bowdoin College, Maine, Columbia University, and the London School of Economics where I have been on the staff since 1959.
Amongst my many interests I was a hot air balloonist with World Records for Altitude, Distance and Duration 1984. I am also a keen musician and play bass guitar, and produced and wrote the script for the feature film “The Committee”.
“Steuer describes, defends, and celebrates the social sciences in his provocative book. He talks straight, expresses himself clearly, and captures the aspirations of all of us who ‘do’ social science”.
Kenneth A. Shepsle, George Markham Professor of Government, Center for Basic Research in the Social Sciences Harvard University
Currently I am Reader Emeritus in the Economics Department, London School of Economics;
I was Co-Director, Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science, London School of Economics; and Programme Associate, Cities Programme, London School of Economics;
I am still a Part-time lecturer, Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method, London School of Economics.In July 2023 I was made an Honorary Fellow of LSE
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