Political Science Archive

Marie Ostby, Connecticut College – The Global Genres of Modern Iran

On Connecticut College Week:Β  Public perception of Iran is not strong in the West. Marie Ostby,

Andrea Lanoux, Connecticut College – A New Vision of Russian Childhood Through Literature

On Connecticut College Week:Β  Even bedtime stories changed after the fall of the Soviet Union. Andrea

John Duffy, University of Notre Dame – Writing and the Public Discourse

How do we change the tone of our current public discourse? John Duffy, professor of English

Greg Shufeldt, Butler University – Political Party Competition in States

On Butler University Week: If one political party controls a state, people lose interest. Greg Shufeldt,

Yufeng Mao, Widener University – A Muslim vision of the Chinese Nation

On Widener University Week: Muslims have had an active history in China’s nation-building. Yufeng Mao, associate

Monti Datta, University of Richmond – How Many People Are Enslaved Today?

On University of Richmond Week: How many people are enslaved today? Monti Datta, associate professor of

Della Dumbaugh, University of Richmond – Political Conflict and American Mathematics

On University of Richmond Week: Mathematics is influenced by political events. Della Dumbaugh, professor of mathematics,

Douglas Dowland, Ohio Northern University – Language and Nationalism

The words we use when we talk about our country can have powerful meanings. Douglas Dowland,

Lisa Leopold, Middlebury Institute of International Studies – Public Apologies

The best strategy for a public apology is not always followed. Lisa Leopold, associate professor of

James Seidelman, Westminster College – End of Neoliberalism

On Westminster College Week:Β  The 2016 presidential election may have signaled the end of neoliberalism. James