L. Gerald Bursey
Associate Professor
Ph.D., Harvard University
345 Meserve Hall
(617) 373-4395
(617) 373-5311 (fax)
g.bursey@neu.edu
Areas of Study
Political Theory (classical, modern, and contemporary) American Political Thought, Revolution, Terrorism, Totalitarianism, Crisis Politics
Selected Publications
- "Aristotle and Political Theory: The Politics of Moderation" in Nikolaous Angelis (ed), Aristotle Today , Naoussa-Mieza (Greece), 2002.
- "Contradiction and Influence in Political Philosophy" in Manuel J. Palaez and Miguel Martinez Lopez (eds), Essays in the History of Political Thought, 1989
- "Abraham Lincoln" in William C. Spragens (ed), Popular Images of American Presidents. New York: Greenwood Press, 1988
- Review of David D. Roberts, The Syndicalist Tradition and Italian Facsim in Journal of Politics 42:4 (November 1980)
Selected Professional Activities
- Faculty Senate
- Consultant, University College
- Academic Evaluation Oversight Committee
- College Council Agenda Committee, 1997-1999
- University Graduate Council, 1993-1994
Courses 2007-2008
Fall 2007
- POL U326 Premodern Political Thought
- POL U330 American Political Thought
- POL G283 American Political Thought
Courses 2006-2007
Fall 2006
- POL U328 Modern Political Thought
- POL U330 American Political Thought
- POL G368 Crisis Politics
Courses 2005-2006
Fall 2005
On Leave
Spring 2006
- POL G365 Totalitarianism
Courses 2004-2005
Fall 2004
On Leave
Spring 2005
- POL U330 American Political Thought
- POL G364 Terrorism
