James R. Masterson

James R. Masterson is MPA Dir. and Assoc. Professor of Political Science at Morehead State University. He recently served as the Dir. of International Education. He earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University. of Cincinnati. His research focuses on IR theory and research methodology with specialization on IPE. His research interests include the IR of E Asia in general and analyzing the nexus of PRC foreign and economic relations with the world in particular. His publications examine the effects economic factors have on PRC political relations with its neighbors from 1987-2001, and the world from 1990-2005. He co-authored a piece in E-IR examining the effectiveness of China's air quality plan on pollution levels in Beijing. He published 2 book chapters on the social media in China and how its use affects government response to events. He has co-authored articles in the Cont. Journal of Anthropology and Sociology and Education About Asia. He is co-authoring manuscripts advancing our understanding of the influence that bilateral meetings with PRC's leaders have on its foreign relations.

Publications

Government Response to Disruptive Innovation: Perspectives and Examinations
Government Response to Disruptive Innovation: Perspectives and Examinations
Sam B. Edwards, III, James R. Masterson. © 2023. 371 pages.
With the increasing pace of disruptive innovation, the world in general and governments in particular are experiencing challenges in adapting their systems to these new...
Disruptions From Personal Delivery Devices: A Survey of the American Regulatory Approach to Sidewalk-Sharing Robotic Delivery Devices
Disruptions From Personal Delivery Devices: A Survey of the American Regulatory Approach to Sidewalk-Sharing Robotic Delivery Devices
James R. Masterson. © 2023. 24 pages.
This chapter examines the use of app-based personal delivery devices (PDDS) in communities and on college campuses in the US. The chapter analyzes the state and local rules and...
Chinese Citizenry Social Media Pressures and Public Official Responses: The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media in China
Chinese Citizenry Social Media Pressures and Public Official Responses: The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media in China
James Robert Masterson. © 2020. 43 pages.
Widespread use of social media in China is a double edged sword: social media offers opportunities for the government to connect with society, gauge the opinion of citizens in...
Social Media in China: A Double-Edged Sword
Social Media in China: A Double-Edged Sword
James Robert Masterson. © 2015. 26 pages.
Widespread use of social media in China is a double-edged sword: social media offers opportunities for the government to connect with society, gauge the opinion of citizens in...