Department: Political Science
Areas of expertise:
- State and local government
- Legal environment of public administration and criminal procedures
Dr. Roberts has been teaching at James Madison University since 1982. His most recent book publication is with Scott Hammond, Encyclopedia of Presidential Campaigns, Slogans, Issues and Platforms (2004). Articles by Professor Roberts have appeared in the Public Administration Review, International Journal of Public Administration, Public Integrity, PS (Political Science) and Politics and Policy.
Dr. Roberts holds a bachelor’s, masters’ of public administration, juris doctor degree and doctorate in public administration from Syracuse University.
Media contact: Eric Gorton, gortonej@jmu.edu
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