David Ernest Apter (1924–2010) was an influential American political scientist and sociologist known for his work in comparative political and social development. He served as a professor and senior research scientist at Yale University, and held positions at various prestigious institutions, including Northwestern University and the University of Chicago. Apter was recognized for his interdisciplinary contributions, receiving multiple fellowships and awards, including the first Foundation Mattei Dogan prize in 2006. His research focused on development, democratization, and political violence in regions like Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
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Meaning of the name - David
beloved, friend
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David E. Apter belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Brooklyn
Place of Death: North Haven
Cause of Death: complications due to cancer
Educated At: Antioch University | Antioch College | Princeton University
Occupation: sociologist | university teacher | political scientist
Employers: Northwestern University | University of California, Berkeley | University of Chicago | Yale University
Awards Received: Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences | Guggenheim Fellowship
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 18, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for December 18, 2025 |
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| Sun | 26 Sagittarius 32 | 27 Sagittarius 1 | 8 Aries 29 |
| Moon | 18 Virgo 1 | 12 Sagittarius 4 | 9 Gemini 40 |
| Mercury | 13 Capricorn 0 | 9 Sagittarius 1 | 27 Aries 13 |
| Venus | 26 Scorpio 8 | 22 Sagittarius 29 | 1 Aries 58 |
| Mars | 29 Pisces 33 | 2 Capricorn 34 | 3 Gemini 39 |
| Jupiter | 29 Sagittarius 57 | 22 Cancer 59 | 19 Capricorn 44 |
| Saturn | 11 Scorpio 24 | 25 Pisces 26 | 13 Scorpio 52 |
| Uranus | 17 Pisces 47 | 28 Taurus 22 | 22 Pisces 26 |
| Neptune | 22 Leo 25 | 29 Pisces 23 | 20 Leo 3 |
| Pluto | 12 Cancer 48 | 2 Aquarius 20 | 11 Cancer 24 |
| Rahu | 16 Leo 20 | 12 Pisces 52 | 10 Leo 59 |
| Ketu | 16 Aquarius 20 | 12 Virgo 52 | 10 Aquarius 59 |
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