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Symposia on Democracy

As part of the commemoration of the events of May 4, 1970, Kent State University hosts an annual symposium on democracy in an effort to learn from the past some important lessons from the future. Published proceedings from the annual symposia focus on the particular challenges of living in a democratic society.
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Democratic Narrative, History, and Memory

Carole A. Barbato, and Laura L. Davis | Filed under: History, New Releases, Symposia on Democracy
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The essays in this volume explore the complex relationships among events, memory, and portrayal of those events and the deepest questions of human experience, all viewed through a range of disciplinary lenses but grouped into three sections, each with its own focus and meaning.

 


Democracy and Globalization

Charles L. Nieman | Filed under: Symposia on Democracy
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Democracy and Homeland Security

Nawal H. Ammar | Filed under: Symposia on Democracy
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Democracy and Religion

David Odell-Scott | Filed under: History, Symposia on Democracy
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Compiled from papers delivered at the third annual Kent State University Symposium on Democracy held in spring 2002, Democracy and Religion: Free Exercise and Diverse Visions explores the interrelations of politics and religion. The work is divided into four main sections: the constitutional debate regarding…

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Democratic Peace in Theory and Practice

Steven W. Hook | Filed under: Political Science & Politics, Symposia on Democracy
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Historical patterns suggest that democratic governments, which often fight wars against authoritarian regimes, maintain peaceful relationships with other governments that uphold political freedoms and empower their civil societies—a concept known as “democratic peace.” Democratic Peace in Theory and Practice is a timely collection of essays…

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The Boundaries of Freedom of Expression and Order in American Democracy

Thomas R. Hensley | Filed under: Political Science & Politics, Symposia on Democracy
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After decades of controversy surrounding the May 4 commemoration, the University moved in a new direction, choosing to use the 30th anniversary as an opportunity to recognize the past and embrace the future. A major component of this was the establishment of an annual scholarly…

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Media, Profit, and Politics

Joseph Harper | Filed under: Political Science & Politics, Symposia on Democracy
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A compilation of essays and related commentary delivered at the second annual Kent State University Symposium on Democracy, Media, Profit, and Politics recognizes and considers the fundamental differences that arise when the competitive forces of commerce clash with the demand for the open availability of…

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