William R. Harris Dies at 79; Hoped to Curb Risks of Nuclear War
A lawyer and policy analyst, he studied ways to forestall energy crises and other catastrophes. He died of Covid-19.
William R. Harris in an undated photo. A lawyer and analyst for the RAND Corporation, he worked on grand strategies to prevent war and catastrophe.Credit.Jim Barbere Photography, via Christine Johnston
May 13, 2021, 7:12 p.m. ET
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For nearly four decades, William R. Harris devoted his career to safeguarding his fellow citizens.