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Dr. Richard A. Almeida
Professor of Political Science
Associate Co-Director of Baruch Institute for South Carolina Studies
Office: FH 139
Phone: 843-661-1631
ralmeida@fmarion.edu
Education
Ph.D. University of Missouri-Columbia
M.A. University of Memphis
B.A. University of Massachusetts
Dr. Almeida has been with the Department of Political Science and Geography since 2007. He specializes in American political behavior (interest groups and voting), formal political theory, and classical political thought. His primary research interest involves formal models of lobbying coalitions.
Serves as a Associate Co-Director of Baruch Institute for South Carolina Studies at Hobcaw Barony, the historic 16,000-acre estate owned and operated by the Belle W. Baruch Foundation.