Professor, Political Science
Department of Government & Justice Studies
2057 OLCB
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608
ACADEMIC PREPARATION
Ph.D. Ohio State University, 1970
Dissertation: Representation and the American Urban Crisis
M.A. Ohio State University, 1961
Thesis: The British Conservative Party and the Suez Crisis
B.A. Ohio State University, 1960
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2006-07 Interim Chair, Political Science/Criminal Justice, ASU
1996- Professor, Political Science/Criminal Justice, ASU
1996 Professor Emeritus, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
1989-90 Visiting Professor, Department of Africology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
1985-89 Chair, Department of Political Science, Ohio University
1983-84 Senior Fulbright Lecturer, Omar Bongo University, Libreville, Gabon, Africa
1972-77 Dean, Center for Afro-American Studies, Ohio University
1968 Awarded Tenure, Political Science Department, Ohio University
1965-67 Political Officer, US NATO Delegation, Paris, France (on leave of absence, Ohio University)
1964 Instructor, Department of Political Science, Ohio University
1963-64 Ford Foundation Legislative Intern, Legislative Service Commission, Ohio General Assembly, Columbus, Ohio
LANGUAGE COMPETENCY
Fluent in French; rating by Department of State, Foreign Service Institute, 1965, 1983, 1987.
PUBLICATIONS
Books:
Wisdom and Initiation: A Philosophical Analysis of Fang Tales, Myths and Legends. Translation of Sagesse et Initiation: à travers les contes, mythes et légendes Fang by Bonaventure Mvé Ondo. Forthcoming: 2009/2010
Michael Reed & James F. Barnes, editors and contributing authors, Culture, Politics and Ecology in the Gabonese Rainforest. Lewiston, NY: Edwin Mellen Press, 2004.
James F. Barnes, Gabon: Beyond the Colonial Legacy. Boulder: Westview Press, 1992.
J. Barnes, M. Carter & M. Skidmore, The World of Politics. 2nd edition. New York: St. Martins Press, 1984.
Book Chapters:
James F. Barnes, “Ethnicity and Power: The Case of Gabon,” in Nation-Building in the 21st Century, Sally Paine, editor. M.E. Sharpe, forthcoming, 2009.
James F. Barnes & James Upton, "An Analysis of Trends in Black Politics: The Search for An Acceptable Framework," pp 221-231, in David Pilgrim, On Being Black: An In-Group Analysis. Wyndham Hall Press, 2nd edition, 1989.
James F. Barnes, "Carl Stokes: Crisis, Challenge, Dilemma," pp 117-133, in Shade & Herrenkohl, editors, Seven on Black, Philadelphia: Lippincott, 1969.
Articles:
James F. Barnes. "The Republic of Gabon." Southwestern Journal of International Studies 1:1 (March 2004), p. 67-102. (Peer reviewed)
James F. Barnes, "The Tainted Win,” Africa Report, pp 67-70, April 1994.
James F. Barnes, "Adieu sytème Bongo?" Africa Report, pp 66-70, December 1993.
Book Reviews:
Studies in Comparative International Development, pp 64-66, Spring 1994.
Manuscript Reviews:
Addison Wesley, 1996
Longman, 1995
McGraw Hill, 1991
Referee: Perspectives on Politics: 2006
Referee: Politics and Policy, 2003-2004
Referee: Journal of Politics, 1991
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Editorial Advisory Board, Collegiate Press, 2003
Senior Fulbright Specialist, Francophone African Politics, 2000-2005 (named to Fulbright Specialist roster for five year term after national panel review).
Seminar: "Politics in Gabon," Center for African Studies, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa, May 23, 2001.
Panelist, "Democracy in Africa,” NC Political Science Association Annual Meeting. Boone, NC, May, 1999.
Delegate, 2nd African-African American Summit, Libreville, Gabon, Africa. May 24-28, 1993.
Panel Chair, "Democracy in Africa," Annual Conference of the Ohio Association of Economists and Political Scientists. Athens, Ohio, October 24, 1992.
Commentator, Voice of America (VOA) on events in Gabon, 1990-1993.
Commentator, Radio-Television Luxembourg (RTL) on American Politics, 1990-1992.
Panelist, Ohio University Legislative Conference, Issues in Higher Education, 1990, 1993, 1995.
Keynote Speaker, Wright State University College of Education Colloquium, “The Brown Decision: Thirty Years Later;" May, 1985.
Lecture Tour on American Politics under the auspices of the US State Department: Cameroon, Congo Republic, Mali, Gabon, Sierra Leone, Togo, May-June 1981; and Congo Republic, May, 1984.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Association for the Study of Modern and Contemporary France
African Studies Association
COURSES
Introduction to American Politics
Urban Politics
Introduction to Comparative Politics
The European Union
European Politics and Government
Politics in France
Francophone African Politics
AWARDS
ASU Student Government Association Outstanding Teaching Award, 2000/2001
Ohio University A&S Outstanding Teacher Award, 1994
Ohio University, University Professor, 1983/1984, 1993/94
Provost Teaching Recognition Award, 1991 (OU)
Mortar Board Award for Outstanding Teaching, 1989 (OU)
Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honor Society, 1960
RESEARCH SUPPORT
1992 Ohio University Research Committee; Discretionary Grant for maps for Gabon: Beyond the Colonial Legacy.
1987 Senior Fulbright Lecturer Award for teaching and research in Haiti; cancelled due to civil disturbances in the country.
1983-84 Senior Fulbright Lecturer, Omar Bongo University, Libreville Gabon, Africa. During this period, conducted the field research for Gabon: Beyond the Colonial Legacy.
SERVICE
University:
2007 Hubbard Center Director Search Committee (ASU)
2007 General Education Task Force (ASU)
2005 Search Committee, Vice Chancellor for Student Development (ASU)
2004 A&S Dean Search Committee (ASU)
2003 Provost Search Committee (ASU)
1996-1997 Summer Book Selection Committee (ASU)
College:
1999-2000 A&S Dean Search Committee (ASU)
Department:
February 2006- June 30 2007 Interim Chair, PS/CJ (ASU)
2000-2001 Chair, PS/CJ Chair Search Committee (ASU)
1998-- 2003 Chapter Advisor, Pi Sigma Alpha; National Political Science Honor Society (ASU)
2008-2009, 2005-2006 & 1997-2000 Department Personnel Committee ( ASU)
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Dr. Loch Johnson
Regents Professor of Political Science
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
johnson@uga.edu
(706) 542-2057
Dr. Michael Mumper
Provost
Adams State College
Richardson Hall 240
Alamosa, CO 81102
mmumper@adams.edu
(719)587-7436
Dr. Winston Van Horne
Department of Africology
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI 53201
wvh@uwm.edu
(414) 229-4155