Stories by Charles "Tony" Smith

Charles “Tony” Smith is a Professor in Political Science and Law at the University of California-Irvine. His research is grounded in the American judiciary but encompasses work in both comparative and international frameworks using a variety of methodologies. The unifying theme of the research is how democratic institutions and the strategic interaction of political actors fulfill or inhibit rights. He received a PhD in political science from the University of California-San Diego 2004 and a JD from the University of Florida 1987.