Overview
Professor Sanders's principle research interests lie in American political development and popular politics. Her other research and teaching interests include: the rise (and fall) of U.S. economic regulatory institutions, the executive branch generally, foreign policy, social movements, urban ecology and sustainability, and struggles to democratize governing processes.
Course Syllabi
- GOVT 3021 Social Movements in American Politics
- GOVT 3161 The American Presidency
- GOVT 4031 Social Movements in American Politics, Then and Now
- GOVT 4041/6021 American Political Development in the Twentieth Century
- GOVT 4102/6102 Governing Green Cities
- GOVT 4142/6142 Causes and Consequences of US Foreign Policy
- GOVT 6031 American Politics Field Seminar
Research Focus
- American Political Development
- Social Movements
- Economic Regulation
- Presidency
- Bureaucracy
- Foreign Policy
- Monetary Politics
- Parties and Elections