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2019 SPSA Conference Program 90th Annual Conference DETAILED PROGRAM JANUARY 17–19, 2019 AUSTIN, TEXAS Sponsored by The University of Chicago Press, publisher of the Journal of Politics 1 www.spsa.net 2 Southern Political Science Association • 90th Annual Conference • January 17–19, 2019 • Austin, Texas Table of Contents Plenary Events and Sessions . 13 – 15 Hotel Maps . 16 – 17 Fun With Kids . 18 Restaurant Guides . .20 – 21 Committees 2018 – 2019 . .22 – 22 Award Winners . 28 – 29 Professional Development . 30 Authors Meet Critics . 31 – 32 Round Tables . 33 – 35 Mini-Conferences . 36 – 42 2019 Program Committee . 43 – 44 Conference Overview . 45 – 65 Panels Listings . .66 – 248 Thursday. 66 – 115 Friday . 116 – 179 Saturday . 180 – 248 Participant Index . 249 – 263 2020 Program Committee . 264 – 265 3 90th Annual Conference Officers and Staff 2018-2019 President . David Lewis, Vanderbilt University President Elect . Jeff Gill, American University Vice President . Christopher Wlezien, University of Texas, Austin Vice President Elect . Marc Hetherington, University of North Carolina 2021 President . Saundra Schneider, Michigan State University Executive Director . Robert Howard, Georgia State University Secretary . Lee Walker, University of North Texas Treasurer . .Sue Tolleson-Rinehart, University of North Carolina Past President . Judith Baer, Texas A&M University Executive Council . Jasmine Farrier, University of Louisville R Keith Gaddie, University of Oklahoma Dan Gillion, University of Pennsylvania Martha Kropf, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Angela Lewis, University of Alabama, Birmingham Seth McKee, Texas Tech University Elizabeth Maggie Penn, University of Chicago Kirk Randazzo, University of South Carolina Alixandra Yanus, High Point University Journal of Politics Editors . Jeffery A. Jenkins, University of Southern California, Editor-in Chief Elisabeth Ellis, University of Otago Sean Gailmard, University of California, Berkeley Lanny Martin, Rice University Jennifer L. Merolla, University of California, Riverside William Reed, University of Maryland SPSA Staff . Patricia A. Brown, Operations Manager Richard N. Engstrom, Director of Professional Development/Conference Manager Jared McDonald, Graduate Assistant Anand Sharma, Conference Support Graphic Design . .Deborah Harvey Design Group 4 90th Annual Conference Dear SPSA conference participants, Welcome to the 2019 meeting of the Southern Political Science Association (SPSA). We are glad you are here! Tis is the 90th annual meeting of the SPSA, one of the most diverse and robust meetings in political science. Scholars come to this meeting from all over the world, attracted by the quality of the work, diversity of the scholars and research, and creative formats. We strive to create an intellectually rich conference that provides formal and informal networking and mentoring opportunities for younger scholars and is also family friendly. Tere is something for everyone at this conference! SPSA Vice-President and Program Christopher Wlezien and his Program Committee have put together an excellent program, including 39 organized sections and 435+ panels. You might be interested in attending one of our 13 conferences-within-the- conference. Tese mini-conferences are organized around specifc topics such as Political Attitudes and Behavior in China or Medieval Political Teory. Each conference-within-a-conference includes a series of panels scheduled sequentially to allow ongoing conversations and a deeper dive into important topics. Reserve time in your schedule for a number of special events. On Tursday evening at 6:30 p.m., the Department of Radio-Television-Film at the University of Texas at Austin, under the guidance of Dr. Paul Stekler, is presenting a Film Event: Postcards from the Great Divide. It will run concurrently with the Welcome Reception. Te Annual Business Meeting and Awards Presentation will begin at 11 am on Friday, January 18. My SPSA Presidential Address will begin Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. with a reception immediately following. For the second year, we will be having a fnale reception. Tis year we will gather at Cooper’s Pit BBQ at 217 Congress Ave starting at 7:30 p.m. Tis event will feature traditional Texas BBQ and is an easy walk from the hotel. During your stay in Austin, also make sure to spend time exploring the city’s rich cultural, historical, musical, and culinary oferings. It is a great city! Why not come for the conference and spend a few extra days? Finally, let me invite you to use the meeting as a gateway into membership in the SPSA. We exist to promote interest, research and teaching in theoretical and practical political problems and we are proud to publish the Journal of Politics. Te association is comprised of more than 1,300 members and a large number are involved in SPSA governance and professional work. Join us! Tank you for participating in the 2019 SPSA annual Meeting. I know you will have a great experience combining work and pleasure. I look forward to seeing all of you around the conference. David E. Lewis SPSA President 5 Welcome Reception Thursday, January 17 6:30 — 9:00 p.m. Salon D C0–Sponsored by Department of Radio-Television-Film, Moody College of Communication, University of Texas at Austin AND 6 Film Event PRESENTING: Postcards from the Great Divide Sponsored by Department of Radio-Television-Film, Moody College of Communication, University of Texas at Austin Thursday, January 17 6:30 — 9:00 p.m. Salon E 7 90th Annual Conference 8 SPSA Standards of Professional Conduct and Anti-harassment Policy The Southern Political Science Association is committed to promoting a culture of professionalism at its annual Conference and building an ethos that supports networking and mentoring among the Membership. A primary mission of the Association is to maintain standards of respect between persons engaged in the professional study and practice of government and politics. Harassment and other forms of unprofessional conduct undermine this mission and the principles upon which the Association was founded thus constitute serious violations of association policy. 1. Purpose. The following Professional Conduct and Anti-harassment Policy describes the Association’s expectations for all who attend or participate in the SPSA annual Conference. It is modeled afer policies of other associations with whom we share common purpose in promoting a welcoming, inclusive, respectful, and safe environment that supports the free exchange of ideas. “Participant” in this policy includes anyone present at the SPSA or its sponsored events including staff, Association leadership, contractors, vendors, exhibitors, SPSA Members, guests, and all other participants. 2. Expected Behavior. All participants at the SPSA meetings and related events are expected to abide by this professional conduct policy in all meeting venues including ancillary events and official and unofficial social gatherings. This includes the following: Adhering to the norms of treating all with dignity and professional respect to promote conditions conducive to free academic exchange Agreeing to alert security personnel and relevant SPSA staff if a situation arises where someone is in imminent danger. 3. Unacceptable Behavior. Behaviors that violate the Professional Conduct Policy include, but are not limited to the following: • Actions that cause physical assault or harm (including unwelcome touch or groping) • Threats or actions that threaten physical harm • Threats or actions that cause or threaten professional harm, punishment, or retaliation • Intimidating, harassing, abusive, derogatory or demeaning speech or actions by any participant at any SPSA meeting or related event • Prejudicial actions or comments that coerce others, foment broad hostility or otherwise undermine professional equity or the principles of free academic exchange • Unwelcome solicitation of emotional or physical intimacy • Deliberate intimidation, stalking or following • Harassing photography or recording • Sustained, unprofessional disruption of panels, talks, or other SPSA related events • Other intentionally disruptive behavior Southern Political Science Association • 90th A n n u a l C o n f e r e n c e • J a n u a r y 1 7 – 1 9 , 2 0 1 9 • A u s t i n , T e x a s 9 Annual Business Meeting & Awards Friday, January 18, 2019 Business Meeting & Awards 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. GET YOUR RAFFLE TICKET DURING THE MEETING DRAWING DURING RECEPTION Salon E Reception 12:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. Salon D Reports Elections Awards 10 Thursday, January 17 Film Event Postcards from the Great Divide 6:30 – 9:00 P.M. Salon E Welcome Reception 6:30 – 9:00 P.M. Salon D Friday, January 18 Annual Business Meeting 11:00 A.M. – Noon Salon D Awards Presentation & Reception Noon – 1:30 P.M. Salon D Ice Cream Social (for ages 12 & under) 2:30 – 4:30 P.M. Salon D SPSA Women's Business Meeting 5:00 – 6:20 P.M. Salon B SPSA President's Address 6:30 P.M. Salon E SPSA President's Reception Immediately following President’s Address Salon D Saturday, January 19 2020 Program Committee Meeting 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Room 308 SPSA Finale BBQ Reception at Cooper's Pit BBQ 90th Annual Conference 7:30 – 9:00 P.M. 217 Congress Avenue 11 SPSA WOMEN Friday January 18, 2019 5:00 P.M. to 6:20 P.M. Salon B 12 Program at a Glance Southern Political Science Association • 90th Annual Conference • January 17–19, 2019 • Austin, Texas Plenary Events and Sessions Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Registration . Noon - 6:00 P.M. Lone Star Foyer Thursday, January 17, 2019 Panel 1 . 8:00 A.M. – 9:20 A.M. Panel 2 . 9:30 A.M. – 10:50 A.M. Panel 3 . 11:00 A.M. – 12:20 P.M. Panel 4 . 12:30 P.M. – 1:50 P.M. Panel 5 . 2:00 P.M. – 3:20 P.M. Panel 6 . 3:30 P.M. – 4:50 P.M. Thursday Panels Thursday Panel 7 . 5:00 P.M. – 6:20 P.M. Registration . .7:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. Lone Star Foyer Exhibit Hall .
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