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Social theorist Charles Drekmeier, professor emeritus of political science, died in his Palo Alto home on Aug. 25

Charles Drekmeier

Charles Drekmeier, professor emeritus of political science in the School of Humanities and Sciences, died in his Palo Alto home on Aug. 25. He was 92.

A social theorist, Drekmeier was known on campus for being an active voice during both the Civil Rights and anti-Vietnam War movements of the 1960s.