Democracy Studies

The Democracy Studies series is a collaboration among The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, the Mershon Center for International Securities Studies, the departments of History and Political Science, and other units at the University.

Through a series of talks by national scholars who study democracy, we aim to stimulate discussion of interdisciplinary learning about democracy at an advanced level – what should we study about democracy and how should we study it. Organizers hope the Democracy Studies Speakers Series will lead to the development of an interdisciplinary program in democracy studies at The Ohio State University.

During the first year of the two-year series, national scholars from different vantage points will discuss the philosophical foundations for democracy and conceptions of democracy. For spring 2012, a prestigious lineup of speakers has been arranged by Moritz faculty Edward B. Foley, Isadore and Ida Topper Professor of Law and director of Election Law @ Moritz, and David Stebenne, associate professor of history and law; Paul Beck, distinguished professor of social and behavioral sciences, professor of political science and of, by courtesy, communication and sociology; Richard Herrmann, former Mershon director; and Craig Jenkins, the center's current director.

The following speakers will start the democracy discussing by focusing on the intellectual foundations for understanding the norms and practices of democracy.

All events are free and open to all students, faculty, and the public. Registration is required.

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Previous Talks, Available in Multimedia

• Professor Ned Foley's Introductory Remarks for Democracy Studies Series and Professor Kloppenberg (February 24, 2012)
• Guy-Uriel Charles
• James Kloppenberg
• Morris Fiorina
• View All Mershon 2011-12 Recordings