Thomas Goldwasser  

 

After many years of working on Capitol Hill and writing extensively about the American political system, I wanted to return to the classroom to share my knowledge with young, keen, curious minds. It is extremely satisfying to realize that I have stimulated their interest..


 

Fall 2006 Schedule:
PS101/20147, TR 7:30 P.M. - 9:25 P.M., Hu Rm 133

PS105 OC/28086, MW 9:35 A.M. - 10:50 A.M., SW Rm 105          Syllabus

 

 
 

 

Office hours: TR 11:00 A.M - 11:30 A.M., and by appointment
240-567-5178
tombenton2@earthlink.net

Professor Goldwasser has been an adjunct professor of Political Science at Montgomery College since 1989. Previously, he had extensive experience as a professional staff member on a  Senate Committee and working for individual members of the House and Senate.

Education:
B.A. Washington University
M.A. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Additional work toward Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison
 

Teaching interests:
American Legislature, Presidency, Public Policy and Political Ideologies
 
Publications:
Family Pride: Profiles of Five of America’s Best-Run Family Businesses, Dodd Mead, 1986

He has also published many opinion pieces, book reviews and articles in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Baltimore Sun and other publications.
 

Memberships:
National Book Critics Circle
Biographical listing, Contemporary Authors
 
Courses Taught:
PS 101 American Government
PS 105 Introduction to Political Science
PS 121 Political Ideologies
 
   

Course Material


The Structure of State Government(PS101)

Nations, States and Government(PS105)