Ken Rutherford (political scientist)
- Ken Rutherford (political scientist)
Kenneth R. Rutherford (born August 25, 1962) is co-founder of the Landmine Survivors Network and a researcher in the field of political science.
International work
While studying political science at the dn|University of Colorado in the mid-1980s, Rutherford decided to work in international development. Since graduating in 1985, he has worked in Africa for the Peace Corps (Mauritania), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (Senegal), International Rescue Committee (Kenya and Somalia), and as a Fulbright Scholar in Jordan. In 1993, he earned his MBA at the University of Colorado.
Landmine accident
He lost both his legs in Somalia in 1993 during a landmine accident. He has since spoken to the United States Congress against landmines. Fact|date=October 2008
External links
* [http://www.cusa.uci.edu/ken_rutherford.htm Centre for Unconventional Security Affairs] short bio.
* [http://courses.missouristate.edu/KenRutherford/homepage.htm Missouri State University] biography.
* [http://maic.jmu.edu/journal/6.3/focus/rutherford/rutherford.htm Landmines: A Survivor’s Tale] - Journal of Mine Action article written by Rutherford.
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