Andrew J TheisingAndrew J. Theising, PhD, is professor of political science at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and coordinator of the Initiative for Urban Research in the College of Arts and Sciences. His research has been used by media nationwide, includin the New York Times, the Atlantic Monthly, and the PBS NewsHour (the last winning an Emmy Award for the feature on his work). He is the author and editor of numerous books and publications, including Images of America: East St. Louis. Read More Read Less