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Justin Lance, Ph.D.

Professor of Political Science
Political Science

Education

B.A. Political Science, Bethany College (WV)
M.A. Political Science, The Ohio State University
PhD Political Science, The Ohio State University

Research or Areas of Specialty

I study politics of the developing world (broadly) with a special emphasis on Latin American (especially Brazil) and African Politics. I also specialize in comparative political economy, with a special emphasis on development and comparative social policy.

Classes at PC

  • Intro to World Politics
  • Comparative Political Economy
  • Comparative Social Policy
  • U.S. Foreign Policy
  • African Politics
  • Latin American Politics
  • Politics of the Developing World
  • International Organizations
  • Research Methods
  • Data Analysis
  • Sports and Politics

Organizations

  • APSA
  • SCPSA

Publications

2014. “Conditional Cash Transfers and the Effect on Recent Murder Rates in Brazil and Mexico” Latin American Politics and Society 56 (1): pp. 55-72.

2013. “Religion’s Impact on the Divergent Political Attitudes of Evangelical Protestants in the United States and Brazil.” Religion and Politics 6 (3): pp. 483-511 (with Erin McAdams)

2013 “Anti-American Populism in Latin America is caused by US Policies.” In At Issue: Does the World Hate the U.S.? Volume 3. New York, Cengage/Greenhaven Press.

2007. “Populism and Anti-Americanism in Modern Latin America.” Origins: Current Events in Historical Perspective Available online at: https://origins.osu.edu/article/populism-and-anti-americanism-modern-latin-america