Rutgers–Camden Experts Available to Discuss Obama Inauguration

The following experts from Rutgers University—Camden are available to offer perspective on President-elect Barack Obama’s historic inauguration:

Dr. JAMES DUNN is a professor of political science at Rutgers–Camden and an expert on U.S. and European transportation policy. The author of the book Driving Forces: The Automobile, Its Enemies and the Politics of Mobility, he can discuss:

• Political influence of the U.S. auto industry
• How Obama’s presidency might impact Europe’s impression of the U.S.

Email: jadunn@camden.rutgers.edu

Dr. JAMES GARNETT is a professor of public policy and administration at Rutgers–Camden who researches health care policy and management. He will attend the inauguration and can discuss:

• The challenges Obama faces in implementing his health care plan

Email: garnett@camden.rutgers.edu

Dr. WAYNE GLASKER is an associate professor of history at Rutgers–Camden, where he is director of the African American Studies Program. He can discuss:

• The historic nature of the election and inauguration
• What Obama's presidency means about civil rights and race relations; what it changes or does not change
• The challenges of Obama's presidency

Email: glasker@camden.rutgers.edu

Dr. RICHARD HARRIS is a professor of political science and director of the Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs, both at Rutgers–Camden. He is the author of four books that examine the intersection of business practice and government policy. Harris will attend the inauguration and can discuss:

• The role of government in helping businesses in peril

Office: (856) 225-6339; Email: raharris@camden.rutgers.edu

Dr. TYLER HOFFMAN is an associate professor of English and associate dean for the Camden College of Arts and Science, both at Rutgers–Camden. He is the author of the books Robert Frost and the Politics of Poetry and Teaching with the Norton Anthology of Poetry: A Guide for Instructors; his forthcoming book will address the history of public performance poetry. Hoffman can discuss:

• The role of poetry in the inauguration ceremony
• Expectations for Obama’s choice of poet and her poem

Office: (856) 225-6515; Email: thoffman@camden.rutgers.edu

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