Western Political Science Association CONFERENCE THEME: (RE)IMAGINING OUR FUTURE(S): OBAMA’S ELECTION, GLOBAL CRISES, AND POLITICAL SCIENCE PRACTICES March 22 – 24, 2012 Portland, Oregon TABLE OF CONTENTS Page WELCOME AND SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ................................ ii WESTERN POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION OFFICERS .................. iv COMMITTEES OF THE WESTERN POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION ...................................................................................... vi WPSA ANNUAL AWARDS GUIDELINES ................................................. viii WPSA AWARDS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT THE 2012 MEETING ............. x CALL FOR PAPERS 2013 MEETING ......................................................... xi MEETING SCHEDULE AND SPECIAL EVENTS ........................................ 1 SCHEDULE OF PANELS ............................................................................ 5 PANEL LISTINGS: THURSDAY, 8:00 AM – 9:45 AM .................................................. 38 THURSDAY, 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM .................................................. 46 THURSDAY, 1:15 PM – 3:00 PM .................................................. 57 THURSDAY, 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM .................................................. 68 FRIDAY, 8:00 AM – 9:45 AM ................................................. 81 FRIDAY, 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM ................................................. 93 FRIDAY, 1:15 PM – 3:00 PM ............................................... 105 FRIDAY, 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM ............................................... 120 SATURDAY, 8:00 AM – 9:45 PM ............................................... 133 SATURDAY, 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM ............................................... 143 SATURDAY, 1:15 PM – 3:00 PM ............................................... 155 SATURDAY, 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM ............................................... 167 INDEX OF PARTICIPANTS ..................................................................... 176 GUIDE TO PORTLAND AND ITS RESTAURANTS ................................ 233 EXHIBITORS AND PUBLISHERS’ ADS.................................................. 243 i WELCOME AND SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Rose City. Stumptown. Beervana. Portlandia. Portland has a lot of nicknames to describe a city rich in history and vibrant in culture. We are excited to be hosting the Western Political Science Association annual meeting again. While you are visiting, we hope you will have a chance to experience some of the fun and fascinating things that Portland has to offer. Portland’s history is deeply connected to the surrounding environment. The enormous forests provided plentiful lumber, while the Willamette (pronounced Will-AM-et) and Columbia Rivers provided connections to commerce and salmon for food. The fertile soil of the surrounding farmland continues to drive a prominent agricultural industry. Even the clouds and rain are central to the way the city came to be and thinks of itself. It isn’t surprising, then, to learn about the emphasis on sustainability and localism in the city. Or to know that the metro region prides itself on having an urban growth boundary, with open farmland and rural areas in very close proximity to the rest of the city. This connection with the physical surroundings drives the world-class restaurant scene and its emphasis on locally grown ingredients, the countless miles of hiking trails through protected areas both within and adjacent to the city, and the commitment to public transportation and bike commuting that shape city planning. While you are here, get out and walk around town a bit -- even if it is raining. You will quickly get a sense of the city and all it has to offer. For loads of suggestions and a breakdown of the different neighborhoods near the hotel, check out the restaurant and activity guide. Enjoy your time here and we hope you come back soon! Chris Shortell Portland State University Local Arrangements Chair Through its annual conference, the Western Political Science Association has established a reputation for welcoming political science (and political scientists!) in all its and their variety—across subfields, methodological approaches, and substantive interests. For me personally, “the Western” was where I found my “sea legs” in the discipline and, perhaps like many long-time attendees, looking back I can locate the hatching of new projects or the connecting with collaborators by WPSA conference cities. This continuing atmosphere of diversity invigorates and nurtures our imaginations as we tackle the study of politics in our rapidly transforming world. A welcoming atmosphere and the smooth running of the conference are accomplished only through the dedicated service of many individuals. I ii WELCOME AND SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS thank—and I encourage you to thank personally—the 26 section chairs for their hard work in assembling panels and identifying and recruiting chairs and discussants. As you peruse the program, you may wish you could clone yourself so that you can take advantage of the many terrific panels that showcase the excellent scholarship conducted by WPSA members. Cloning is also called for to take advantage of the many opportunities for fun and diversion in the city of Portland. Thanks to local arrangements chair Chris Shortell for his dining and entertainment guide. He informs us that “Portland has more breweries per capita than any other city in America,” and, in addition to the slew of restaurants, there are 700 licensed food carts or “pods” where one can eat for less than $10. Bon appétit! Chris also recruited the Portland State University students who have volunteered to staff the registration desk and to assist exhibitors and others. Please let the students know that you appreciate the time they have made in their own busy schedules to support the conference. Institutional support is also significant to the many opportunities available to WPSA attendees. Thanks are due to the Portland State University (PSU) Mark Hatfield School of Government (especially Director Ron Tammen), the PSU College of Urban and Public Affairs, the PSU Office of Academic Programs and Instruction (OAA), and the PSU Center for Women, Politics and Policy, which have all contributed to support our receptions. And thanks to the Wall Street Journal for the contribution of wine—sure to enliven our conversations. As program chair, I want to personally thank the many individuals who have offered me ideas, names, and sage advice: past-program chairs and presidents Manny Avalos, Christine Di Stefano, and Andrea Simpson as well as Jose Marichal, Melody Rose, Gary Segura, Justin Vaughn, Kim Williams, and Dvora Yanow. And, as always, Director Richard Clucas and Associate Director Elsa Favila have offered the guidance, support, and attention to detail that makes program chairs look good! They have my heartfelt gratitude. So welcome to the WPSA Portland conference! Enjoy the conference and the city and, if the opportunity arises, be sure to thank Elsa, Richard, and the many others (members of the Executive Council, prize committees, status committees, etc.) for all they do to make the Western the place we know and love. Peregrine Schwartz-Shea University of Utah 2012 WPSA Program Chair iii OFFICERS Outgoing at End of March Incoming at End of March Meeting Meeting President President Manuel Avalos Peregrine Schwartz-Shea University of North Carolina at University of Utah Wilmington [email protected] [email protected] Vice President/Program Chair Vice President/ Program Chair Peregrine Schwartz-Shea Gary Segura University of Utah Stanford University [email protected] [email protected] Recording Secretary Noelle Norton University of San Diego [email protected] Treasurer Michael W. Bowers University of Nevada, Las Vegas [email protected] Executive Director Richard A. Clucas Portland State University [email protected] Associate Director Elsa J. Favila [email protected] Executive Council Sean Kelly, California State University - Channel Island (2013) [email protected] Ted Lascher, California State University – Sacramento (2013) [email protected] Lisa Magaña, Arizona State University (2013) [email protected] Melody Rose, Portland State University (2013) [email protected] Karthick Ramakrishnan, University of California, Riverside (2014) [email protected] iv OFFICERS Louis DeSipio, University of California, Irvine (2014) [email protected] Rudy Espino, Arizona State University (2014) [email protected] Chris Parker, University of Washington (2014) [email protected] Mary Caputi, California State University, Long Beach (2015) [email protected] Mark Bevir, University of California, Berkeley (2015) [email protected] Gabriel Sanchez, University of New Mexico (2015) [email protected] Jeanne Morefield, Whitman College (2015) [email protected] Ex Officio: Cornell Clayton, Washington State University [email protected] Amy Mazur, Washington State University [email protected] James Gosling, University of Utah [email protected] Christine Di Stefano, University of Washington [email protected] v COMMITTEES 2011-2012 COMMITTEES OF THE WESTERN POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION Committee on Nominations Chair: Valerie Martinez-Ebers, University of North Texas (2011-2014) Julie Novkov, University at Albany, SUNY (2011-2014) Jane Bayes, California State University, Northridge (2010-2012) Committee on the Status of Blacks in the Profession Chair: Boris Ricks, California State University, Northridge (2010-2013) Andrea Simpson, University of Richmond