Thompson, Joel A.
THOMPSON, Joel A.
THOMPSON, Joel A. American, b. 1950. Genres: Criminology/True Crime. Career: Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, professor of political science, 1978-, chair of political science department, 1987-93, associate dean, 1993-98. Publications: EDITOR: (with G.L. Mays) American Jails, 1988; (with G.F. Moncrief) Changing Patterns in State Legislative Careers, 1994; (with G.F. Moncrief) Campaign Finance in State Legislative Elections, 1998. Address: Dept of Political Science, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608, U.S.A.
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