State and Society
Source: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/units/hss/groups/state-and-society Parent: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/engage-and-innovate/consultancy
Group Leader(s): Dr Jon Wheatley
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About us
The State and Society group is a research forum for members of GPES to examine a broad range of themes associated with the relationship between states and societies in a global perspective. The core research interests of the group include, but is not limited to:
- populism
- democracy and citizenship
- political parties
- informal practices
- political institutions.
While the regional focus is open-ended, there is a specific focus within the group on post-Soviet politics, Europe and the European Union, and South Africa.
The activities of the State and Society research group include, but again is not limited to:
- presenting work-in-progress papers and grant applications
- hosting external invited speakers
- hosting reading groups
- the sponsoring of conferences and workshops
- working and co-operating with external partners on large externally funded research projects.
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Leadership
Dr Jon Wheatley
Senior Lecturer in Comparative Politics