Dr. Brian D’Agostino is an educator, author, and scholar.  Currently a lecturer at Empire State College, he has taught History, Political Science, and Economics at City University of New York, Adelphi University, and New York City secondary schools.  He holds undergraduate and advanced degrees from Columbia University, and has published peer reviewed social science research.  Brian's more than thirty book reviews and articles have appeared in Political Science Quarterly, Education Notes, and other scholarly and popular publications.  His speaking venues have included the Philadelphia Ethical Society.  Brian lives in New York City.  RESUME