Dr. George Lovell

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Biography

George Lovell holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Michigan, obtained in 1997. He is a Professor in the Department of Political Science and an Adjunct Professor in Law, Societies, and Justice at the University of Washington. His research focuses on legal processes, political institutions, American political development, labor relations, and constitutional theory. He has published extensively, with a notable emphasis on judicial power and its impact on American law as well as how it shapes public responses to injustice and the organization of political power. His work has explored various contexts, including early 20th-century worker organizing, rights-related protests during Franklin Roosevelt's presidency, and immigrant political activism in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to his role as a professor, he has served as the Chair of the Department of Political Science and held the Harry Bridges Endowed Chair, directing the Bridges Center for Labor Studies. Lovell is the author of 'Civil Rights: Discovering Rights Talk in 1939 America' and has contributed numerous articles to scholarly journals, reflecting his deep engagement with issues of civil rights and social justice.

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Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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