William L. Waugh, Jr., is Professor of Public Administration, Urban Studies, and Political Science at Georgia State University. His research focuses on policy design and analysis, administrative theory, emergency management, and local government capacity building. His publications include books on terrorism, disaster management in the U.S. and Canada, and state and local tax policy, as well as articles, chapters, and reports published in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. He has been a consultant to federal, state, and local governments; nonprofit organizations, and the news media on issues related to political violence, disaster management, and professional development.