Kevin R. Anderson
Associate Professor of Political Science, Eastern Illinois University
Chapter Member: Chicagoland SSN
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Anderson’s research focuses on American and African American political thought seeking to understand the tensions between individual liberty, collective good, and American political values. His current long-term research project explores the consequences of integration and incorporation in African American politics and he is working with two colleagues from other universities on a project involving the consequences of Voter Identification laws in swing states in the 2012 elections.
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In the News
Guest to discuss social and political movement on WEIU’s Theoretical Tea and Company, Kevin R. Anderson, November 7, 2010.
Publications
"State Voting Laws in America: Voting Fraud or Fraudulent Voters? " (with ) (Palgrave Pivot, 2014).
Examines state voting laws throughout U.S. history and their impact on voter turnout; discusses contemporary challenges to the voting process including laws complicating voter registration, photo ID and birth certificate requirements, limits on early voting, and restoration of voting rights after a felony conviction.
"Agitations: Ideologies and Strategies in African American Politics " (University of Arkansas Press, 2010).
Anderson’s research focuses on American and African American political thought seeking to understand the tensions between individual liberty, collective good, and American political values. His current long-term research project explores the consequences of integration and incorporation in African American politics and he is working with two colleagues from other universities on a project involving the consequences of Voter Identification laws in swing states in the 2012 elections.