Principle research interests lie in American political development and popular politics. My book in progress is currently entitled Presidents, War, and Reform. It analyzes the contribution of presidents (since World War II) to major reform legislation and U.S. foreign policy choices between diplomacy and war, and investigates the relationship between major organized groups and presidential actions since the turn of the 20th century. Other research and teaching interests include the rise (and fall) of U.S. economic regulatory institutions, the executive branch generally, social movements, and struggles to democratize governing processes.

Courses taught 2007-2008:

Fall 2007
Govt 100.05: Freshman Writing Seminar "Southern Politics"
Govt 404/612: American Political Development in the 20th Century

Spring 2008:
Govt 603: American Politics Field Seminar
Govt 414/614: Causes and Consequences of American Foreign Policy

Courses taught 2000-2008:

Govt 302: Social Movements in American Politics
Govt 316: The Presidency
Govt 400.5: The Presidency and Public Policy
Govt 414/614: Causes and Consequences of U.S. Foreign Policy
Govt 494: Honors Research Seminar
Govt 603: Field Seminar in American Politics
Govt 618: Politics, Markets, and the The Middle Classes (with Robert Bullock)
Govt 683: U.S. Foreign Policy in Perspective (with Matthew Evangelista)

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