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Chair
James McGuire
Professor of GovernmentShow Bio and Photo
Professor of Government
Public Affairs Center 219
860-685-2487
Chair, Government
860-685-2487
Professor, Latin American Studies
860-685-2487
Tutor, College of Social Studies
BA Swarthmore College
MA University Calif Berkeley
PHD University Calif Berkeley
GOVT302 - 01
Latin American Politics
GOVT271 - 01
Political Econ Developing Coun
Personal Web Site:
http://jmcguire.faculty.wesleyan.edu/
Office Hours: Spring 2013: Tues. and Weds., 2:00-3:30 PM, Public Affairs Center 219.
Research Interests: James McGuire specializes in comparative politics with a regional focus on Latin America and East Asia and a topical focus on democracy and public health. McGuire is the author of Peronism without Persn (Stanford, 1997) and of articles and chapters on Argentine politics and labor unions; Latin American social policies; transitions from authoritarianism; and economic growth, income inequality, and mortality decline, particularly in East Asia and Latin America. His recent book Wealth, Health, and Democracy in East Asia and Latin America (Cambridge, 2010) explores why some countries do better than others at raising life expectancy and reducing infant mortality. It was named a Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2010 and won the Stein Rokkan Prize for Comparative Social Science Research (2011).
Scholarly Keywords: Latin America, East and Southeast Asia, mortality decline, political economy, social (especially health) policy, labor unions, political parties, democracy and democratization
Publications:
http://jmcguire.faculty.wesleyan.edu/welcome/research-2/
Faculty
Sonali Chakravarti
Assistant Professor of GovernmentShow Bio and Photo
Assistant Professor of Government
Public Affairs Center 407
860-685-2388
Tutor, College of Social Studies
860-685-2388
BA Swarthmore College
MA Yale University
MPHIL Yale University
PHD Yale University
CSS271 - 01
Soph Col: Modern Social Theory
GOVT398 - 01
What Is the Good Life?
GOVT355 - 01
Transitional Justice
GOVT399 - 01
Citizens, Judges, Juries
Office Hours: On Leave: September 2012-May 2013
Logan Dancey
Assistant Professor of GovernmentShow Bio and Photo
BA University Puget Sound
PHD Univ. of Minnesota Twin Cities
GOVT151 - 01
American Government & Politics
GOVT215 - 01
Congressional Policy Making
GOVT238 - 01
American Political Parties
GOVT373 - 01
Congressional Reform
Personal Web Site:
http://ldancey.faculty.wesleyan.edu/
Office Hours: Spring 2013: Wed., 9:30-11:30 a.m., PAC 102
Marc Eisner
Henry Merritt Wriston Chair in Public PolicyShow Bio and Photo
Henry Merritt Wriston Chair in Public Policy
Public Affairs Center 317
860-685-2494
Professor, Environmental Studies
860-685-2494
Professor of Government
Public Affairs Center 317
860-685-2494
Tutor, College of Social Studies
860-685-2494
BA University of Wisconsin
MA Marquette University
PHD University of Wisconsin
GOVT221 - 01
Environmental Policy
GOVT222 - 01
Regulation and Governance
SOCS626 - 01
Economic Policy United States
Personal Web Site:
http://meisner.web.wesleyan.edu/profile/eisner.htm
Office Hours: On sabbatical, fall 2013
Scholarly Keywords: American political economy and public policy with a focus on regulation, environmental policy and governance.
Academic Associations: American Political Science Association
John Finn
Professor of GovernmentShow Bio and Photo
BA Nasson College
JD Georgetown University
PHD Princeton University
GOVT110 - 01
American Constitutional Order
GOVT203 - 01
American Constitutional Law
SOCS622 - 01
Guide to the First Amendment
GOVT250 - 01
Civil Liberties
Personal Web Site:
http://www.wesleyan.edu/gov/finn.html
Office Hours: spring 2012: T & Th 10:30 am to noon and by appointment or chance.
Erika Fowler
Assistant Professor of GovernmentShow BioAssistant Professor of Government
Public Affairs Center 324
860-685-3407
BA St Olaf College
MA Univ of Wisconsin Madison
PHD Univ of Wisconsin Madison
GOVT108 - 01
Public Opinion in the U.S.
GOVT378 - 01
Media Analysis Research
GOVT151 - 01
American Government & Politics
GOVT214 - 01
Media and Politics
Personal Web Site:
http://efowler.faculty.wesleyan.edu/
Office Hours: Spring 2013: On sabbatical
Douglas Foyle
Associate Professor of GovernmentShow Bio and Photo
Associate Professor of Government
Public Affairs Center 307
860-685-5049
Affiliated Faculty
860-685-5049
AB Stanford University
MA Duke University
PHD Duke University
GOVT311 - 01
United States Foreign Policy
GOVT311 - 02
United States Foreign Policy
GOVT390 - 01
Foreign Policy Decision Making
CSS330 - 01
Jr. Gov Tut: Powers & Strategy
CSS330 - 02
Jr. Gov Tut: Powers & Strategy
GOVT155 - 01
International Politics
Personal Web Site:
http://dfoyle.faculty.wesleyan.edu/
Office Hours: Fall 2012: On Sabbatical
Giulio Gallarotti
Professor of GovernmentShow Bio and Photo
Professor of Government
Public Affairs Center 309
860-685-2496
Professor, Environmental Studies
Public Affairs Center 309
860-685-2496
Tutor, College of Social Studies
860-685-2496
BA Hunter College
PHD Columbia University
CSS230 - 01
Soph Tut:Rise Modern Nation
GOVT155 - 01
International Politics
GOVT155 - 02
International Politics
CSS230 - 01
Soph Tut:Rise Modern Nation
CSS230 - 02
Soph Tut:Rise Modern Nation
GOVT325 - 01
Decision Making and Diplomacy
SOCS630 - 01
Rise of Modern Nation-State
Personal Web Site:
http://ggallarotti.faculty.wesleyan.edu/
Office Hours: Spring 2013 Office Hours Monday and Wednesday 10:00-11:00 am PAC 309
Mary Alice Haddad
Associate Professor of GovernmentShow Bio and Photo
Associate Professor of Government
Public Affairs Center 221
860-685-4865
Associate Professor, East Asian Studies
860-685-4865
Associate Professor, Environmental Studies
860-685-4865
BA Amherst College
MA University of Washington
PHD University of Washington
GOVT296 - 01
Politics in Japan
GOVT304 - 01
Environmental Politics
GOVT297 - 01
Politics in China
Personal Web Site:
http://mahaddad.faculty.wesleyan.edu/
Office Hours:
Fall 2012: Wed 11-12 in COE 202, Thurs 11-12 in PAC 221, and by appointment
Elvin Lim
Associate Professor of GovernmentShow BioAssociate Professor of Government
Public Affairs Center 308
860-685-3459
BA Oxford University
MA Oxford University
MSC Oxford University
PHD Oxford University
GOVT217 - 01
The American Presidency
GOVT375 - 01
American Political Development
Personal Web Site:
https://wesfiles.wesleyan.edu/home/elim/web/
Office Hours: TH 4:15-5:15pm and by appointment for SP 13
Scholarly Keywords: presidency, political communication, political development, media and politics, American political thought
J. Donald Moon
Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Professor in the College of Social StudiesShow Bio and Photo
Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Professor in the College of Social Studies
Public Affairs Center 311
860-685-2495
Co-Chair, College of Social Studies
860-685-2495
Professor of Government
Public Affairs Center 311
860-685-2495
Tutor, College of Social Studies
Public Affairs Center 311
860-685-2495
Professor, Environmental Studies
860-685-2495
BA University Minnesota Mpls
MA University Calif Berkeley
PHD University Minnesota Mpls
CSPL201 - 01
Foundations Civic Engagement
GOVT159 - 01
The Moral Basis of Politics
GOVT339 - 01
Contemporary Political Theory
Personal Web Site:
http://www.wesleyan.edu/gov/moon.html
Office Hours: Closing days of spring 2013 semester: Monday, 5/6 2:40 to 4; Thursday, 5/9 9:30 to 11:30; Monday, 5/13, 3:30 to 5:30, and by appointment. Contact me at dmoon@wesleyan.edu
Michael Nelson
Assistant Professor of GovernmentShow Bio and Photo
Assistant Professor of Government
Public Affairs Center 417
860-685-3023
Affiliated Faculty in Environmental Studies Program
BA University of California, San
MA University Calif Berkeley
PHD University Calif Berkeley
GOVT324 - 01
Africa in World Politics
GOVT331 - 01
International Law
GOVT155 - 02
International Politics
GOVT322 - 01
Global Environmental Politics
Personal Web Site:
http://www.michaelnelson.info
Office Hours: Spring 2013 Tu/Th, 1:30-2:30p
Research Interests: International Relations, African Politics, International Organizations, International Law, Global Food Politics, International Political Economy, Global Environmental Politics
Scholarly Keywords: The International Relations of Africa, WTO, Global Governance, West Africa, Ghana, Angola, China in Africa
Academic Associations: American Political Science Association International Studies Association African Studies Association American Society of International Law
Publications:
http://mbnelson.faculty.wesleyan.edu/research/
Africa in World Politics: http://africanworldpolitics.site.wesleyan.edu/ International Relations: http://internationalrelations-nelson.site.wesleyan.edu International Law: http://internationallaw.site.wesleyan.edu Global Environmental Politics: http://coursekit.com/app#course/gov322.nelson
Leadership Positions: Editor, African Politics Conference Group Newsletter
Anne Zimmermann
Assistant Professor of GovernmentShow BioAssistant Professor of Government
Public Affairs Center 207
860-685-3381
Tutor, College of Social Studies
BA Gustavus Adolphus C
MA University of Virginia
PHD University of Virginia
GOVT270 - 01
Comp Pol of the Middle East
GOVT272 - 01
IR of the Middle East
GOVT305 - 01
Mideast States in Comp. Persp.
Personal Web Site:
http://apeters.faculty.wesleyan.edu
Office Hours:
On sabbatical/leave 2012-2013
Scholarly Keywords:
Comparative politics, state formation, foreign aid, Middle East politics
Academic Associations:
American Political Science Association, Middle East Studies Association, International Studies Association
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BA University Calif Irvine
MA University Calif Irvine
MA University of California LA
PHD University Calif Irvine
Office Hours:
Fall 2012 (on leave)
Scholarly Keywords:
Comparative Minority Political Behavior, Racial and Ethnic Politics, Immigrant Political Incorporation
Peter Rutland
Colin and Nancy Campbell Professor in Global Issues and Democratic ThoughtShow Bio and Photo
Colin and Nancy Campbell Professor in Global Issues and Democratic Thought
860-685-2483
Professor of Government
Public Affairs Center 203
860-685-2483
Tutor, College of Social Studies
860-685-2483
Professor, Russian and Eastern European Studies
860-685-2483
BA Oxford University
DPHIL York University
GOVT278 - 01
Nationalism
GOVT278 - 02
Nationalism
GOVT303 - 01
The Evolution of War
SOCS647 - 01
Politics in Contemporary World
SOCS647W - 01
Politics in Contmpry World-FDN
Personal Web Site:
http://prutland.web.wesleyan.edu/
Office Hours:
Mon Wed 10.30-12.00
Nancy Schwartz
Professor of GovernmentShow Bio and Photo
Professor of Government
Public Affairs Center 310
860-685-2489
Tutor, College of Social Studies
860-685-2489
BA Oberlin College
MAA Wesleyan University
PHD Yale University
GOVT343 - 01
Political Representation
GOVT344 - 01
Religion and Politics
GOVT159 - 01
The Moral Basis of Politics
GOVT350 - 01
French Political Theory
Personal Web Site:
http://www.wesleyan.edu/gov/schwartz.html
Office Hours: Spring 2013: Mon. 3-4 p.m., (Tues. 1:30-2), Thurs. 4-5, and by appointment.
Sarah Wiliarty
Associate Professor of GovernmentShow Bio and Photo
Associate Professor of Government
Public Affairs Center 409
860-685-2996
Tutor, College of Social Studies
Public Affairs Center 409
860-685-2996
Director, Public Affairs Center
BA Harvard University
MA University Calif Berkeley
PHD University Calif Berkeley
CHUM348 - 01
Representing Gender in Politic
Personal Web Site:
http://swiliarty.faculty.wesleyan.edu
Office Hours: For spring 2013: Monday 2-4pm; PAC 409
Research Interests: Associate Professor of Government Sarah Wiliarty specializes in West European politics. Her recent book investigates how Christian Democratic parties have had to reformulate their policies in response to changing demands from women. She has ongoing research projects on women in political parties, media coverage of female candidates, and nuclear energy policy in Western Europe.
Scholarly Keywords: West European politics, political parties, women and politics
Visiting Faculty
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BA Brigham Young University
MA Duke University
PHD Duke University
Personal Web Site:
http://mfreeze.faculty.wesleyan.edu/
Office Hours: Public Affairs Center (PAC) 407 Monday and Wednesday 12-2pm and by appt.
Scholarly Keywords: American Government, Political Psychology
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AB Dartmouth College
MA Johns Hopkins University
MPHIL Columbia University
PHD Columbia University
Office Hours: T/Th 9.30-10.30
Adjunct Faculty
Louise Brown
Dean for Academic Advancement/Dean for the Class of 2013Show BioDean for Academic Advancement/Dean for the Class of 2013
Adjunct Lecturer in Government
860-685-2758
BA Mount Holyoke College
PHD University Mass Amherst
Emeriti
Richard Boyd
Professor of Government, EmeritusShow Bio and Photo
BA University of Texas Austin
MAA Wesleyan University
PHD Indiana University Bloomng
Personal Web Site:
http://rboyd.web.wesleyan.edu/profile/boyd.htm
Research Interests:
My current research is a book project on the influence of foreign policy issues in the early Cold War elections in the United States, 1948 to 1964.
Scholarly Keywords:
American politics; public opinion and electoral politics; public opinion and foreign policy; political parties, interest groups, and social movements; political methodology
Academic Associations:
American Political Science Association; Midwest Political Science Association; Southern Political Science Association;International Society for Political Psychology
Publications:
http://rboyd.web.wesleyan.edu/profile/boyd.htm
Barbara Craig
Professor of Government, EmeritaShow BioProfessor of Government, Emerita
BA University Maine
MAA Wesleyan University
MPA University of Connecticut
PHD University of Connecticut
Martha Crenshaw
Colin and Nancy Campbell Professor in Global Issues and Democratic Thought, EmeritaShow Bio and Photo
Colin and Nancy Campbell Professor in Global Issues and Democratic Thought, Emerita
BA Newcomb College Tulane U
MA University of Virginia
MAA Wesleyan University
PHD University of Virginia
Personal Web Site:
http://www.wesleyan.edu/gov/crenshaw.html
Russell Murphy
Professor of Government, EmeritusShow BioProfessor of Government, Emeritus
BA St Johns College
MA Yale University
MA Boston College
MAA Wesleyan University
PHD Yale University
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