Mulford Quickert Sibley (1912–1989) was a professor of

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. He was a controversial figure because he advocated positions such as socialism and pacifism at a time (the McCarthy era of the 1950s) when these were highly unpopular. A prolific author and essayist, Sibley wrote extensively on pacifism, utopianism, and civil disobedience. A collection of his papers at the Minnesota Historical Society includes correspondence, literary works, and teaching materials. Both in his classes and at political rallies, Sibley often spoke out against the

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. The University of Minnesota retains an inventory of the Sibley papers.

Bibliography

* Sibley, M. Q. (1944). The political theories of modern pacifism : an analysis and criticism. Philadelphia, Pa., Pacifist Research Bureau : Distributed by the Peace Section, American Friends Service Committee. * Sibley, M. Q. and A. W. Wardlaw (1945). Conscientious objectors in prison, 1940–1945. Philadelphia, Pa., The Pacifist research bureau. * Sibley, M. Q. and P. E. Jacob (1952). Conscription of conscience; the American state and the conscientious objector, 1940–1947. Ithaca, Cornell University Press. * Sibley, M. Q. (1962). Unilateral initiatives and disarmament; a study and commentary. [Philadelphia, Peace Literature service of the American Friends Service Committee. * Sibley, M. Q. (1963). The quiet battle; writings on the theory and practice of non-violent resistance. Garden City, N.Y., Doubleday. * Sibley, M. Q. (1970). The obligation to disobey; conscience & the law. [New York], Council on Religion and International Affairs. * Sibley, M. Q. (1970). Political ideas and ideologies; a history of political thought. New York, Harper & Row. * Sibley, M. Q. (1971). Technology and utopian thought. Minneapolis, Burgess Pub. Co. * Sibley, M. Q. and T. Paullin (1972). The political theories of modern pacifism; an analysis and criticism. New York, Garland Pub. * Sibley, M. Q. (1972) Conscience, Law, and the Obligation to obey, ''The Monist'', Oxford University Press * Sibley, M. Q. (1975). Life after death? Minneapolis, Dillon Press. * Sibley, M. Q. (1977). Nature and civilization : some implications for politics. Itasca, Ill., F. E. Peacock. * Sibley, M. Q., A. L. Kalleberg, et al. (1983). Dissent and affirmation : essays in honor of Mulford Q. Sibley. Bowling Green, Ohio, Bowling Green University Popular Press.

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American political scientists University of Minnesota faculty 1912 births 1989 deaths 20th-century political scientists {{Polisci-bio-stub