Dr. Bradford Jones

Biography

Bradford S. Jones is a professor in the Department of Political Science with a research focus on race and ethnic politics, specifically emphasizing immigration policy and public opinion regarding immigration. His multidisciplinary research agenda spans political science, social psychology, and sociology, and he is committed to engaging with questions that produce impactful research aimed at policy change. His recent work has examined the implications of deportation policies and the relationship between border enforcement and migrant deaths at the U.S.-Mexico border. His inquiries often reflect on Latinx identity, non-Latinx perceptions of Latinx individuals, and U.S. immigration policy. Professor Jones's work is published in premier academic journals including the American Political Science Review and the Journal of Politics. Additionally, he serves as a media liaison and has been quoted in various national media outlets, such as the Washington Post and the New York Times, as well as international outlets in Australia, France, Italy, Latvia, and Northern Ireland. Beyond immigration, he has published extensively on statistical methodology and co-authored a significant work in the field, 'Event History Modeling in the Social Sciences'.

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