UA Department of Political Science

John A. Garcia received his Ph.D. from the Florida State University in 1971. He teaches courses in American government especially in the sub-fields of minority/Latino group politics, urban government and public policy, and political behavior and mobilization. Professor Garcia's research interests include the acquisition and utilization of social capital for political engagement, coalition formation among minority communities; and the social construction of ethnic and racial identity and political involvement. His research has resulted in the participation in the National Chicano Survey and the Latino National Political Survey.

His work has appeared in Social Science Quarterly, National Journal of Political Science, Publius, International Migration Review, and other refereed journals, as well as many chapters in edited volumes. His most recent book, Latino Politics: Exploring Political Community, was released for publication by Rowman and Littlefield Press in May, 2003. He is currently engaged in a research project funded by the Russell Sage Foundation on the intersection of immigrant status and racial and ethnic identity. Some of his future research will consider redistricting strategies and representation and Latino public opinion and U.S.

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