Touring Exotic Lands Waleed Hazbun (University of Alabama) Global Middle East: Into the Twenty-First Century, edited by by Asef Bayat and Linda Herrera (University of California Press, 2021), pp. 225-239. Abstract: The Middle East and North Africa has long attracted global visitors to its pilgrimage locations, sunny beaches, ancient ruins, and cultural heritage sites. More
Articles, Books, Book Chapters, and More by UA Political Science Faculty
Dr. Waleed Hazbun, et al., “The Politics of Teaching International Relations in the Arab World: Reading Walt in Beirut, Wendt in Doha, and Abul-Fadl in Cairo”, Journal Article
The Politics of Teaching International Relations in the Arab World: Reading Walt in Beirut, Wendt in Doha, and Abul-Fadl in Cairo Dr. Waleed Hazbun (University of Alabama) Journal Article in International Studies Perspectives, December 17, 2020 Abstract: Can International Relations (IR) as it is taught in the Arab world be said to be an “American social
Dr. Richard Fording and Dr. Dana Patton “The Affordable Care Act and the Diffusion of Policy Feedback: The Case of Medicaid Work Requirements” Journal Article
The Affordable Care Act and the Diffusion of Policy Feedback: The Case of Medicaid Work Requirements Dr. Richard Fording (University of Alabama) and Dr. Dana Patton (University of Alabama) Journal Article in RSF: The Russell Sage Foundation Journal of the Social Sciences 6(2): 131-153 Abstract: Over the last five years, many states have sought to limit
Dr. Hyunjung Ji “Spillover Effects of Central Cities on Sustainability Efforts in a Metropolitan Area” Journal Article
Spillover Effects of Central Cities on Sustainability Efforts in a Metropolitan Area Dr. Hyunjung Ji (University of Alabama) and Mark Patrick Tate (University of Alabama) Journal Article in Policy Sciences Abstract: Metropolitan cities can serve as laboratories of sustainable development by experimenting with innovative sustainability programs while leveraging the advantages of metropolitan areas. With the importance
Dr. Richard Fording “Hard White: The Mainstreaming of Racism in American Politics”
Hard White: The Mainstreaming of Racism in American Politics Dr. Richard Fording (University of Alabama), and Sanford F. Schram Published 2020, Oxford University Press Abstract: Hard White explains how the mainstreaming of white nationalism occurred, pointing to two major shifts in the movement. First, Barack Obama’s presidential tenure, along with increases in minority representation, fostered
Dr. Elif Kalaycioglu “Cultural Diversity and World Politics” Journal Article
Cultural Diversity and World Politics Dr. Elif Kalaycioglu (University of Alabama) Journal Article in Oxford Research Encyclopedia of International Studies, October 27, 2020
Political Science Faculty in the News: Dr. George Hawley “A Liberal History of Conservatism”
A Liberal History of Conservatism Article written for the Washington Examiner by Dr. George Hawley, October 22, 2020.
Political Science Faculty in the News: Dr. George Hawley “Battle for the Boomers”
Battle for the Boomers: Can Biden surf the gravy wave to the White House? Article written for The Spectator by Dr. George Hawley, October 15, 2020.
Political Science Faculty in the News: Dr. Joseph Smith “We can Trust the Election Process”
We can Trust the Election Process Article written for al.com by Dr. Joseph Smith, October 8, 2020.
Dr. Holger Albrecht “Revolutionary Mass Uprisings in Authoritarian Regimes” Journal Article
Revolutionary Mass Uprisings in Authoritarian Regimes Dr. Holger Albrecht (University of Alabama) and Dr. Kevin Koehler Journal Article in International Area Studies Review, 23(3): 135-159, (2020) Abstract: This article explores the conditions under which revolutionary mass uprisings are likely to occur. We offer a probabilistic explanation of the social and political conditions that make people