Democracy Today
April 17, 2009 – April 18, 2009
Modern democracy can be understood as a form of life, a set of institutional structures linked to legal-juridical concerns, and a collective imaginary rooted in representational practices. The aim of this conference is to examine the challenges, accomplishments and particularities of democracy as it has surfaced across Africa, Middle East, India, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and in the United States of America.
This conference, will gather a remarkable group of scholars to discuss the various experiences of contemporary democracies and the challenges confronting them.
This event is free; no tickets or reservations required; seating is first-come first-served
This event is co-sponsored by the Department of Sociology, Sociology Student Association, the India China Institute, The New School for Social Research Dean’s Office, Department of Political Science, and The New School for General Studies: Bachelor’s Program.