History and Democracy: Panel Two

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November 06, 2024 12:10 pm - 1:10 pm ET
Herter Hall 601

The Meanings of Democracy: Historical, Linguistic, and Political Contexts

Join the UMass Amherst History Department for the second of two panels giving historical perspectives on democracy and our current election. 

What Did Democracy Mean in Ancient Greece? - Tim Hart, Lecturer of History

What Is the Historical Relationship between Democracy and Science? - Sigrid Schmalzer, Professor of History

What Is the Relationship between Democracy and Capitalism in Higher Education? - Asheesh Kapur Siddique, Assistant Professor of History

How Can Rhetorical Education Aid Our Understanding of Democracy Today? - David Fleming, Professor of English

This event is free and open to all. Read the History Department's Sponsorship Statement. 
Questions? Contact Andrew Donson at @email.